If your lump does contain cancer cells, you will need a team of medical experts. No one doctor is able to provide all the services you may need. Here are some of the experts you may need.

*Anesthesiologist: a doctor who gives medications that keep you comfortable during surgery.

*Clinical Nurse Specialist: a nurse with special training who can help answer questions and provide information on resources and support services.

*Oncologist: a doctor who uses chemotherapy or homone therapy to treat cancer.

*Pathologist: a doctor who examines tissue and cells under a microscope to decide if they are normal or cancer.

*Physical Therapist: a medical professional who teaches exercises that help restore arm and shoulder movements after surgery.

*Plastic Surgeon: a doctor who can rebuild (reconstruct) your "breast."

*Radiation Oncologist: a doctor who uses radiation therapy to treat cancer.

*Radiologist: a doctor who reads mammograms and performs other tests, such as x rays or ultrasound.

*Social Worker: a professional who can talk with you about your emotional or physical needs.

*Surgeon: a doctor who performs biopsies and other surgical procedures such as the removal of your lump (lumpectomy) or your breast (mastectomy).