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Can a breast biopsy hurt?
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Yes: Biopsy involves incising the skin and removing part of the breast tissue. The procedure does hurt but pain can be controlled and fear of pain should not keep you form getting the biopsy done if your doctor has recommended it.
Answered 2/22/2020
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Patients: have varying sensitivity to needle biopsy. Local anesthesia can be used liberally, and some patients barely feel anything. Others feel mild discomfort, and a few very sensitive patients may feel more pain.
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