MAKING SENSE OF DIFFERENT SCANS

Mammograms are just one type of breast imaging exam used to screen & diagnose breast cancer. A breast biopsy is a procedure done to remove a small amount of breast tissue for further examination. Understand what happens at these procedures to be better prepared.

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BREAST IMAGING TESTS

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BREAST BIOPSIES

If a doctor orders a breast biopsy, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have cancer. Most biopsies do not result in a cancer diagnosis, but they are a way to find out for sure. Below are the different types of breast biopsies.

Punch Biopsy Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy Stereotactic Core Biopsy Ultrasound-Guided Core Needle Biopsy MRI-Guided Core Needle Biopsy