Canton, Ohio-based Mercy Medical Center recently began offering MRI-guided breast biopsies at its main campus.
Benefits of an MRI-guided biopsy
Area residents who are at high risk for breast cancer and eligible for this type of minimally invasive procedure may benefit in the following ways:
- A more rapid recovery
- Less likely to need surgery, larger incisions and more tissue removal
- More accurate targeting of abnormal tissue
- No need to travel outside the area to access this advanced procedure
If you are interested in learning more about MRI-guided breast biopsies, contact your physician.