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My sister needs a breast biopsy but does not have insurance and no physician will refer her to get one How can she get one? She did have a mammo and ultrasound and although the physician at the hospital said she needs a biopsy, because the result on the mammo and ultrasound sounds that her breast is active they are not referring her because they said they don t want to be liable. She had nipple discharge and was in pain and that took her to the hospital for a checkup. Is there any program she can turn to to get help and get the biopsy done? She lives in Fremont, California. Thanks.
The nipple discharge needs to be examined before going or breast biopsy. I suggest you to consult your treating doctor for nipple discharge cytological examination.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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What Causes Nipple Discharge And Pain?
Hello, The nipple discharge needs to be examined before going or breast biopsy. I suggest you to consult your treating doctor for nipple discharge cytological examination. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist