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Hoping you can tell me, is needle biopsy of the breast painful?
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Not very: These are done with local anesthesia and with very thin needles. After the anesthesia wears off you will be a little sore but not too much. Talk to your doctor if you are worried about this.
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Biopsy: These are performed under local anesthesia. There may be mild dis fort, but the procedure is generally well tolerated.
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