Breast Biopsy

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Overview


A mammogram can show an abnormal change in breast tissue, but only a biopsy can determine whether or not it is malignant. A biopsy involves removing all or part of the abnormal tissue and sending it to a laboratory for examination.

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In the not so distant past, biopsy and mastectomy were done as a one-step procedure. The biopsy was performed while the patient was under general anesthesia and the tissue was immediately sen...Read the full article

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Why don't doctors or should I say the "techs" who explain these procedures espicially the needle or core biopsy's explain about the metal tag left in the patients breast. I was recently recommended to have a core biopsy but do not want anything left behind in my breast. I can't seem to locate a doctor that will biopsy without leaving something behind. My breast has a very small non-palable mass in it and they even say in the report that it was most likely there before. I realize that this is probably not a big deal to them but it is to me. I have never had a surgery in my life so I want to know exactly what to expect.