u/Any-Idea8215

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Looking for stereotactic breast biopsy availability in Houston / Medical Center area

Hello everyone,

My wife recently had a mammogram after her doctor found breast calcifications. Because there is a family history of cancer, we are understandably worried and trying to move quickly.

Her doctor recommended a stereotactic breast biopsy, but we were told there may be a national shortage of the needles needed for the procedure. We live in Houston, Texas, near the Medical Center, and I’ve been trying to find a facility that has availability or the necessary supplies, but so far I haven’t had much luck.

Has anyone in Houston dealt with this recently? Does anyone know of any hospitals, imaging centers, breast centers, or specialists that may be able to perform a stereotactic biopsy right now?

Any advice, recommendations, or direction would be greatly appreciated. We’re just trying to find a place that can help us understand our options and move forward.

Thank you so much!

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u/Any-Idea8215 — 15 hours ago
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Looking for stereotactic breast biopsy availability in Houston

Hello everyone,

My wife recently had a mammogram after her doctor found breast calcifications. Because there is a family history of cancer, we are understandably worried and trying to move quickly.

Her doctor recommended a **stereotactic breast biopsy**, but we were told there may be a national shortage of the needles needed for the procedure. We live in **Houston, Texas**, near the **Medical Center**, and I’ve been trying to find a facility that has availability or the necessary supplies, but so far I haven’t had much luck.

Has anyone in Houston dealt with this recently? Does anyone know of any hospitals, imaging centers, breast centers, or specialists that may be able to perform a stereotactic biopsy right now?

Any advice, recommendations, or direction would be greatly appreciated. We’re just trying to find a place that can help us understand our options and move forward.

Thank you so much!

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u/Any-Idea8215 — 15 hours ago