Mammotone

[Brenda67]

I was told that they have to do a mammotone on Friday Janurary 4, 2008. As the time gets near I am getting afraid.  I was advised that I can be put under and my thoughts are that they should. But, I do not know if it hurts or not.

[Cleveland Clinic]

Dear Brenda67,  Mammotome® is a device that uses a computer-guided probe to perform breast biopsies. A Mammotome® biopsy can be done on an outpatient basis with a local anesthetic, removes only a small amount of healthy tissue, and doesn’t require sutures (stitches) because the incision is very small.   Generally the procedure is well tolerated, and local anesthetic to numb the area is all that is required.  Afterward there may be some discomfort as the anesthetic wears off and bruising at the site of the biopsy.  

[Twocapes]

I've had so many biopsies, I've lost count.  All of them, including needle aspiration and surgical removal, have been done under local anesthetic.  I think I was "put out" once for a lumpectomy and the effects from that anesthetic were worse than the local.  Taking a Valium (ask ahead of time) is a good idea if you are nervous but the procedure does not hurt - you will hear what's going on and maybe feel some pulling or tugging sensation.  After you may need some Tylenol but follow the instructions of icing the area and wearing a supportive bra (sports bra) after and even during sleep the first night or two.  
Good Luck - keep us informed.

[tennisgirl300]

i had a mammotome biopsy nov 8 - don't believe all the scary stuff you read!  the radiologist used loads of lidocaine - injected more without me even asking, and they tried to make me as comfortable as possible - bring someone with you so you can have a valium before hand to relax you.  i had a lot of bruising and a small hematoma that developed afterwards that caused some discomfort but it was not the nightmare some of the stories would have you believe.  i ended up with a diagnosis of atypical ductal hyperplasia which had to be confirmed by wide excision which was also an ok procedure.  good luck and try not to worry - the statistics are on your side.