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Read a biopsy patient experience or story.

As with any surgical procedure, a biopsy may present risks. Individual patient results may vary and are not indicative of all outcomes. Patients should consult with their doctors to discuss which type of procedure is appropriate for them.

Lorraine

"The procedure was virtually painless and took about ten minutes."

Beth

"If I can do this, you can too!"

Gretchen

"The radiologist, nurse, my regular doctor and I could not feel anything."

Margaret

"...surgery was so simple...the incision was so small..."

Edna

"...do your research and examine your options carefully."

Jeanne

"My first mastectomy was over 32yrs ago and I am happy to say I am 80 yrs old..."

Mari

"...one of my cats bites me harder than that needle."

Peggy

"...I am so grateful that they found this when they did."

Vicki

"...I wished the hospital where I had the first biopsy offered the procedure using the Mammotome® system."

Pam

"...let the people around you be involved with what you are going through."

Lana

"...the ease, speed, comfort and fact that this was an out-patient surgical procedure made all the difference."

Rebecca

"Don't put off tests because you are afraid. Just do it!"

Dana

"I Had a Needle Localization Breast Biopsy"

Michelle

"I just think it's a huge breakthrough for women's health...a great alternative to open biopsies..."

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