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When a breast lump is detected during examination, a breast surgeon will perform a triple assessment. First is a thorough clinical breast examination, including palpation to assess the lump, checking for nipple discharge, and inspecting the skin for abnormalities.

乳癌是目前香港女性最常見的癌症，每年的新增乳癌患者約有4,000多人；每16名婦女中，就有1人會在一生中患上乳癌。在2017年，51%乳癌個案都發生在40-59歲的女性身上，年齡愈大，風險愈高。