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.
Knowledge of the journey from proper breast health through a breast biopsy and beyond can provide essential answers and better peace of mind.
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.
Mammogram guidelines may vary based on a number of factors. Mammotome has put together the recommendations from leading breast care organizations on proper mammogram scheduling.
While the causes of breast cancer are largely unknown, medical research has identified a number of risk factors that can increase a woman’s chance of developing the disease.
The past decade has seen dramatic improvements in breast biopsies, giving physicians and patients new choices in breast biopsy procedures.
Once a breast lump or breast abnormality has been detected, your doctor may want to conduct a breast biopsy.
Not all breast lumps are malignant (cancerous). There is such a thing as benign (non-cancerous) breast disease. The most prevalent, non-cancerous breast lumps are known as fibroadenomas [FI-bro-ad-eh-NO-mas]
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.
It is very common to have a multidisciplinary team working together with a patient throughout their cancer journey.
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.
Since 1995, more than 10 million women worldwide have had a successful procedure using a Mammotome Breast Biopsy System1.
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