Ultrasound method may supplant biopsies

[Imalittleteapot]

An experimental ultrasound technique that measures how easily breast lumps compress and bounce back could enable doctors to determine instantly whether a woman has cancer or not — without having to do a biopsy.

In a small study of 80 women, the technique, called "elastography," distinguished harmless lumps from malignant ones with nearly 100 percent accuracy.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/detecting_breast_cancer

Having recently had a breast biopsy, I understand the importance of this new technology.

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