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A member asked:
Should there be little or no pain after a needle breast biopsy?
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Little pain: Just little pain.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Yes: If you had a core needle or fine needle biopsy, the pain is minimal for most people (pain is subjective and different for everyone). In many cases there is swelling that naturally occurs because of the procedure. This can cause some pain that resolves in 1-2 weeks.
Answered 11/6/2016
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Yes,: There might be mild pain/soreness that resolves over a few days to a week or so.
Answered 7/29/2014
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