A breast biopsy is the removal of a tissue sample from the breast to help identify an abnormality in the cells from a lump or other unusual change in the breast.
Advice
There was no pain, but it was emotionally rattling waiting for the results.
Afterwards, you can’t take aspirin so if you think you may get a headache up to a few days later, ask the doctor for an aspirin-alternative.
Bruising is possible, so don’t plan on going to the beach a few days to a week after.
Stories
Breast Biopsy
A lump was found on my left breast during my first mammogram at age 40. A sonogram confirmed the lump, and the doctor told me she wanted to do a biopsy, which I agreed to. The doctor used the sonogram to visualize the mass, and told me I would feel some pressure, then counted to 3 and I heard the loud snap. Read More
Julia, female, 39, New York
Breast Biopsy
I had this procedure because I got a breast sonogram and a black area showed up. The doctor thought that it was a fibroid because the edges were even, but wanted to do a biopsy to get more information. Read More
Miriam, female, 36, New York
