Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Some of the common tests used for breast cancer diagnosis:
- Breast ultrasound. A machine that uses sound waves to make pictures, called sonograms, of areas inside the breast.
- Diagnostic mammogram. …
- Breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). …
- Biopsy.
A biopsy is the only definitive way to make a diagnosis of breast cancer. During a biopsy, your doctor uses a specialized needle device guided by X-ray or another imaging test to extract a core of tissue from the suspicious area.
