Call your doctor if you have any symptoms of breast cancer that last for more than 1 to 2 weeks, such as:

• A lump or sore in your breast or on your chest wall.
• Swelling in the armpit or neck.
• Swelling of the arm.
• Bone pain, especially in the back or hips.
• Shortness of breath or a cough.
• Loss of appetite.
• Extreme tiredness.
• Nausea or vomiting.
• Recurrent headaches.

Who to see

If you have received treatment for breast cancer, health professionals who can evaluate new problems include a:

• Medical oncologist.
• Radiation oncologist.
• Surgeon.
• Family medicine doctor.

To prepare for your appointment, see the topic Making the Most of Your Appointment.