Researchers from the University of Virginia recently proposed that short-term follow-up, or "watchful waiting," be used as a reasonable alternative to invasive biopsies of palpable breast lesions (meaning, they can be felt)--if those lesions display traits typical of benign growths.

Health care costs continue to rise, with no end in sight. But many people aren't aware of what accounts for those costs and where the money goes. However, such awareness is key to finding ways to bring costs down.

Researchers from the University of Virginia recently proposed that short-term follow-up, or "watchful waiting," be used as a reasonable alternative to invasive biopsies of palpable breast lesions (meaning, they can be felt)--if those lesions displ...