If your breast lump doesn't go away within a week, please see a doctor

Most breast lumps are harmless. But any lump in your lactating breasts which persists for more than a week needs to be taken very seriously.

This is because breast cancer can spread much more quickly in a woman who is lactating. If you notice a new lump that doesn’t disappear after a week, please see your GP, who will take a history, examine you, and investigate as necessary, to make sure that everything is ok.

The imaging assessment is typically done with ultrasound and mammogram. It is fine to have a mammogram if you are lactating.

Acknowledgements

The breastfeeding art on this page is purchased from, and used with the consent of, Camilla Kleist at www.kleist-art.me