a stereotactic device is used. This means that x rays are taken from several angles. The information is fed into a computer that analyzes the data and guides the needle
No, there are several tests that need to be done to confirm a breast cancer diagnosis.
The outcome of breast cancer is very dependent of the stage at the time of diagnosis.
I found my breast lump through self breast exams; then had a mammogram and ultrasound, then lumpectomy which confirmed breast cancer diagnosis.
The type of medical professional that is trained in the art of breast diagnosis is a "breast surgeon". If they specialize in breast cancer they would be an "breast oncologist".
Biopsy
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usually a biopsy determines if it is breastcancer.
A mastectomy is performed as the definitive surgical treatment for breast cancer. The goal of the procedure is that the breast cancer is completely removed and does not recur.
It means the breast cancer is aggressive but its in stage 1 along with a cancer that will spread fast because its aggressive type of cancer the possibility it can spread.
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