If a breast biopsy using the Mammotome® Biopsy System has fewer risks and is just as reliable as surgery, why hasn't your doctor mentioned it? This could be for a variety of reasons. Your doctor may not be familiar with Mammotome or may not know the location of the nearest breast biopsy facility that uses the Mammotome Biopsy System. If your doctor performs biopsies, he or she may not have the equipment and training needed to conduct a breast biopsy using Mammotome.
By talking with your doctor, you can fully explore your options and find out if a biopsy using the Mammotome Biopsy System is right for you. Print out the related PDF documents to help facilitate a discussion about the Mammotome Biopsy System with your doctor.