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[quote=Anonymous]Op here - the vacuum assisted biopsy is becoming more commonplace. I believe doctor's prefer it because it is easier to obtain the samples. My sister had a core needle biopsy but the doctor had to apply A LOT of pressure to get the needle through her dense tissue. The vacuum assisted needle took a millisecond to be inserted. They knew exactly where the calcs were but had trouble capturing that area on the mammogram to guide the needle. The area is very close to the chest wall, sort of down from my armpit. It probably would have been easier if I didn't have a left arm! :-) The location of the calcifications or lump makes all the difference in the ease of the procedure. I'll never do a vacuum assisted CNB again - I am traumatized! [/quote]
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