Dear Muffette, You will be referred to a surgeon who can evaluated the mammogram and ultrasound and make recommendations. The surgeon will discuss with you what type of biopsy they are recommending. He/she will usually propose the least
invasiveGestational trophoblastic disease
Invasive
Minimally invasive heart surgery
Noninvasive
Noninvasive test
Squamous cell carcinoma - invasive method that can give the most information.
Types of biopsies include fine needle
aspirationAspiration
Bone marrow aspiration
Joint aspiration
Lung needle biopsy
Meconium aspiration syndrome
Skin lesion aspiration
Synovial fluid analysis
Thoracentesis, core biopsy, ultrasound-guided core biopsy, stereotactic biopsy, or open excisional biopsy. The type of biopsy recommended by your physician depends on how large the breast
lumpLumps in the breasts or abnormal area is; where in the breast it is located; how many
lumpsLumps in the breasts or abnormal areas are present and if you have any other medical problems.
Regarding itching in the breast it is difficult to say is this new? is this associated with a rash? It is not a usual symptom of cancer if that is what you are asking.