If you have recently learned you need a breast biopsy, you may be feeling worried and anxious. It's common to feel that way but you're not alone. Approximately one million breast biopsies are performed each year. Thankfully, almost 80% are benign or non-cancerous. Today, many women are asking about a revolutionary diagnostic procedure called the VACORAT System "Bandage" Needle Biopsy that is helping women reduce scarring and disfigurement.

Valley Open MRI & Diagnostic Center is now offering the VACORAT System "Bandage" Needle Biopsy procedure to help in the diagnosis of breast cancer. This advanced technology uses a patented technology that allows a needle to use vacuum assisted technology to take larger samples of tissue.

Valley Open MRI & Diagnostic Center is one of the first imaging centers in the community offering the VACORAT System "Bandage" Needle Biopsy procedure as a commitment to advancing breast cancer diagnosis. Dr. Juan D. Gaia, Chief Radiologist states: "The VACORAT procedure has the potential to significantly change the current standard vacuum assisted biopsy technique because the system is so easy to handle and control. This is possible because of its 100% self-contained design. Integration of this technology allows our physicians to biopsy lesions with an accuracy that may allow your patients to avoid an open surgical biopsy.

Additionally, we are able to use vacuum assisted technology using the ultrasound procedure which may help even more women avoid open surgery."

The VACORAT Biopsy allows you to undergo a biopsy without having surgery. The VACORAT Biopsy System uses patented technology that allows a needle and vacuum to take samples of tissue to help your doctors make an accurate diagnosis.

Benefits of the VACORAT Biopsy are:

• Quick outpatient procedure, generally takes about an hour
• Leaves a tiny incision that is covered by a small bandage
• Leaves little or no surface scarring
• Can have biopsy in a hospital, outpatient facility or even in doctor’s office
• Usually can resume normal activities immediately

For more information, or to schedule a consultation, please call Valley Open MRI & Diagnostic Center toll-free at 877.283.0528 or 570.283.0528.