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By Mayo Clinic staffSee your doctor if you notice any changes in the appearance or feel of your breast, including a new fullness or area of thickening. Although most breast changes aren't cancerous, it's important to have them evaluated promptly. In addition, talk to your doctor about following an individualized breast cancer screening program based on your family history and other risk factors.