Breast Cancer Myths
Since the causes of breast cancer are not completely known, many people have misconceptions about the disease. Here are 10 common beliefs about breast cancer that are not true.
Understanding the Patient’s Journey
Knowledge of the journey from proper breast health through a breast biopsy and beyond can provide essential answers and better peace of mind.
Patient Resources
Breast Care
Ultrasound Breast Imaging
Although a mammogram remains the most common and effective screening device for detecting early stage breast cancer, there are occasions where it may not reveal a breast lump or other abnormality.
MRI Breast Imaging
Breast MRI is a special test, used in select high-risk women, to find small lesions invisible to traditional imaging methods such as mammography or breast ultrasound. This provides patients with the earliest and most accurate and complete diagnosis possible.
Biopsy
Breast Biopsy Modalities
The past decade has seen dramatic improvements in breast biopsies, giving physicians and patients new choices in breast biopsy procedures.
What is a Breast Biopsy?
Once a breast lump or breast abnormality has been detected, your doctor may want to conduct a breast biopsy.
Understanding Biopsy Results
Benign Diagnosis
A breast biopsy diagnosis may reveal that a breast abnormality is benign, or non-cancerous. This is good news.
Types of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer actually describes a variety of cancers that occur within the breast. Breast cancer is typically categorized by two factors – where the cancerous cells are located and whether the cancer is prone to spreading.
Who’s On My Treatment Team
It is very common to have a multidisciplinary team working together with a patient throughout their cancer journey.
Mammotome Breast Biopsy Devices
Mammotome Breast Biopsy Devices
A breast biopsy using a Mammotome vacuum-assisted breast biopsy device can help a doctor make a highly accurate breast cancer diagnosis without the need for open breast biopsy surgery.
Facts About The Devices
Since 1995, more than 10 million women worldwide have had a successful procedure using a Mammotome Breast Biopsy System1.
