For Patients
Guiding Better Care
Through Precise Detection.
SCOUT is designed to ease the burden that cancer places on patients by providing physicians the most accurate technology that can be tailored for each individual journey.
Proven. Trusted. Reliable.
While a diagnosis of breast cancer is overwhelming it’s important to know that you’re not alone. Tremendous progress has been made in the treatment of breast cancer and SCOUT Radar Localization is part of that progress. Backed by over 100 clinical publications and used in over 500 procedures a day, radiologists and surgeons around the world trust SCOUT to optimize patient outcomes and expedite care.1
Confidence in Care Begins with SCOUT
SCOUT was envisioned, engineered, and built with one goal in mind: better outcomes for a better patient experience. At Merit Oncology, we work tirelessly to help you stay in the fight and to arm you to win:
- SCOUT provides your care team with the high-accuracy localization they need to understand and treat your cancer, while giving them the detection and confidence they need to preserve as much healthy tissue as possible.
- By enabling placement at time of biopsy, SCOUT can eliminate an entire procedure from your treatment, while still delivering the precise localization needed for effective treatment.2 We are committed to better care, better outcomes, and better experiences.
97% of patients would recommend SCOUT localization to other women.1
The SCOUT Reflector can be placed anytime prior to surgery or at the time of biopsy, increasing convenience and alleviating anxiety.3
SCOUT provides guidance for precise localization, which helps increase the likelihood of complete lesion removal.4
Questions to ask your physician
- What type and stage of breast cancer do I have?
- What surgical options are available to me (lumpectomy, mastectomy, skin- or nipple-sparing mastectomy)?
- Am I a candidate for breast-conserving surgery?
- What will my breast look and feel like after surgery?
- How long is the recovery period, and what restrictions will I have afterward?
- Will I need chemotherapy, radiation, or hormone therapy after surgery?
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Sharon’s Story: Finding Confidence in a New Approach
Sharon Huff, SCOUT® Patient
When retired schoolteacher Sharon Huff learned she needed surgery for early-stage breast cancer, she feared the discomfort of wire localization. To her relief, her care team used SCOUT® wire-free localization instead. After researching the procedure, Sharon felt informed and reassured—and found the placement quick and easy. “The procedure to implant the reflector was easy and did not take long at all,” Sharon commented. “I was very impressed.” On surgery day, the reflector made the process smoother for both her and her husband, reducing stress and saving time. Her surgery was successful, with clear margins and no lymph node involvement.
Sharon encourages others on the breast cancer journey to stay informed, make their own decisions, and advocate for themselves: “When you are informed, you hold the power.”
Disclaimer: This information is not intended nor recommended as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified physician regarding any medical questions or conditions.