A clinical breast examination (CBE) is a physical examination of the breast done by a health professional. Clinical breast examinations are used along with mammograms to check women for breast cancer. Clinical breast examinations are also used to check for other breast problems.

A clinical breast examination may be part of your regular checkup. Talk with your health professional about how often you need a breast examination.

Women with breast implants should also have regular clinical breast examinations.

Why It Is Done?

A clinical breast examination is done to:

Find a lump or change in the breast that may mean a serious problem is present, such as breast cancer. Check other breast problems that may need more treatment, such as mastitis or a fibroadenoma.