Risk Factors
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.
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
Mammogram Guidelines
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.
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.
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
Your Pathology Report
The tissue samples removed during your breast biopsy will be sent to a pathologist. A pathologist is a doctor who studies the tissue under a microscope and presents the findings, including a diagnosis, in a pathology report.
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.
