New breast biopsy procedure at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital to benefit coast residents

Finding a lump in one’s breast is a cause for anxiety. Traveling to the valley for a diagnosis increased the anxiety for many women until now. Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital (SNLH), through its affiliation with Corvallis Radiology, is now offering ultrasound guided breast biopsies in Lincoln City.

This minimally invasive needle biopsy can provide peace of mind and a diagnosis as quickly as possible. Results are available within a few days, and about two-thirds of all breast lumps are not cancerous. SNLH is the only facility in Lincoln County offering ultrasound guided breast biopsies.

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