Question 1

how many days of recovery of a core needle breast biopsy( 3 different spots will be biopsed).dr said i'll have 3 scars.when could i go to the beach?

Accepted Answer

Few days: Due to tech issues how a needle approaches a location, 3 stbx's will likely have 3 puncture sites.  Under u/s, one might be able to approach 2 or more sites through 1 puncture site.  Regardless, recovery should be only a few days generally requiring no more than otc meds.  Wearing a snug supportive bra will feel best.  Limits are minimal.  A wd will h20 seal in 48 hrs but submerging is longer ~1wk.

Question 2

i had a breast biopsy for a benign tumor last year. why do i get pain from the scar? this happens when it's cold or when i'm feeling down or upset.

Accepted Answer

Nerves in scar: Some times the nerve fibers in the skin get entrapped in a scar and cause pain. It is difficult to know the reason in your case without examining the scar. You may try massaging the area in a warm environment, e.g., warm bath. See this site for more info.
http://www.pijn.com/en/patients/cause-of-pain/diagnoses-per-body-region/lower-back/scar-tissue-pain/.

Question 3

can breast scar tissue feel softish? or is it always hard like a cancer? i had biopsy and have for benign non palapable area and now feel a firm area near the biopsy site. it's been almost 5 months

Accepted Answer

Scar tissue: It is not uncommon for scar tissue to harden with time; however, it would be prudent to get another breat exam and breast ultrasound.

Question 4

just had a breast core biopsy. what is the chance in future internal scar tissue occurs and feels like lump? or is there no scarring with core biopsy?

Accepted Answer

Scarring unlikely: Take it easy for a few days so that you don't get bruising. A bruise would cause a short-term lump to form.

Question 5

is it normal to have blood on tissue when breast biopsy is done?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: The site of biopsy may have slight bleeding for a day or so, but it should not cause bleeding anywhere else in the body.

Question 6

what does it mean when the breast biopsy results say the tissue is gray?

Accepted Answer

Normal.: It is usually just included in the gross description portion. The pathologist literally just describes what it looks like on the table.

Question 7

if breast biopsy for suspicious area on u/s came back as benign tissue and radiologist said it was concordant, do i need to get a second opinion?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Yes. I think in a situation such a yours a second opinion is always a great idea. Wishing you the very best!

Question 8

if breast biopsy report stated "benign breast tissue", what does this include? is fat and fibrotic tissue included? or just ducts.

Accepted Answer

Not just ducts: The breast is a mixture of fat, ducts, fibrous connective tissue, and other components.  A biopsy does not selectively sample any one of those tissue types but rather is a mixture of all of them.  Benign biopsy would indicate that no malignant components were found in the entire sample that was submitted.

Question 9

breast biopsy came back completely benign fatty tissue. dr said to have a repeat ultrasound in three months. is she lying about the results?

Accepted Answer

Doubt it: I highly doubt any physician would outright lie to a patient.  That would pretty much be considered malpractice in today's world.  

Regarding your biopsy results, that could entirely be the case.  The most important thing is that the pathologist correlated his/her finding with the radiologist's impression to make sure it is concordant.

Question 10

blood on tissue when breast biopsy is done. does this mean anything?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: You may have light bleeding from the site of the biopsy.  However, this does not change the diagnosis which will be issued on the tissue removed.  Pressure will often control bleeding, although if it continues, you should go back to your physician.

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How many days of recovery of a core needle breast biopsy( 3 different spots will be biopsed).dr said i'll have 3 scars.when could i go to the beach?

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I had a breast biopsy for a benign tumor last year. why do i get pain from the scar? this happens when it's cold or when i'm feeling down or upset.

A member asked:

Can breast scar tissue feel softish? or is it always hard like a cancer? i had biopsy and have for benign non palapable area and now feel a firm area near the biopsy site. it's been almost 5 months

A member asked:

Just had a breast core biopsy. what is the chance in future internal scar tissue occurs and feels like lump? or is there no scarring with core biopsy?

A member asked:

Is it normal to have blood on tissue when breast biopsy is done?

A member asked:

What does it mean when the breast biopsy results say the tissue is gray?

A member asked:

If breast biopsy for suspicious area on u/s came back as benign tissue and radiologist said it was concordant, do i need to get a second opinion?

A member asked:

If breast biopsy report stated "benign breast tissue", what does this include? is fat and fibrotic tissue included? or just ducts.

A member asked:

Breast biopsy came back completely benign fatty tissue. dr said to have a repeat ultrasound in three months. is she lying about the results?

A member asked:

Blood on tissue when breast biopsy is done. does this mean anything?

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