If breast cancer is found in the lymph nodes, tests are done to check for metastasis. If symptoms suchas shortness of breath, chronic cough, weight loss or bone pain occur, they may be signs of MBC. Tests are then needed to confirm or rule out metastases.
The three main tests are
• A blood test to check for spread to the liver or bones
• Bone scans to test for spread to the bone
• X-ray/CT scans to test for spread to the chest, abdomen and liver
