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About the Affirm Breast Biopsy Guidance System This simple add-on to any Hologic 3D Mammography™-capable system enables you to quickly perform 2D or 3D™ breast biopsies using the same imaging equipment as for mammography exams.

Generator weight 136 kg (300 lbs.) Acquisition workstation weight 114 kg (252 lbs.) Patient Support Platform Type Bidirectional patient positioning Motorized height range 86.4 - 145 cm (34 - 57 in) Patient weight limit (lift and support) 181.4 kg (400 lbs.)

You will be awake during your biopsy and should have little or no discomfort. Most women report little or no pain and no scarring on the breast. When you receive the local anesthetic to numb the skin, you will feel a slight pin prick from the needle. You may feel some pressure when the biopsy needle is inserted.

Overview. A 3D mammogram (breast tomosynthesis) is an imaging test that combines multiple breast X-rays to create a three-dimensional picture of the breast. A 3D mammogram is used to look for breast cancer in people who have no signs or symptoms.

Stereotactic biopsy uses a special mammography machine to locate suspicious tissue and guide a biopsy. The machine takes X-rays of your breast from multiple angles and sends this information to a computer.

When will I know the results of the biopsy? The pathology results are available in less than one week of your biopsy. Your doctor or nurse will inform you of the results immediately when they are available. UCSF Health medical specialists have reviewed this information.

A small clip or marker may be placed in your breast during certain types of biopsies to mark the site where tissue was removed. This is in case the tissue turns out to be cancerous and you need more surgery. The clip helps your medical team locate the exact biopsy site.