Breast Biopsy |
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DESCRIPTION
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During a breast biopsy, a surgeon removes all or part of a lump in your breast and sends it to a lab to be tested for cancer. Most breast lumps are benign (not cancerous).
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CARE
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Immediately If... You have sudden chest pain and trouble breathing.
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COMPLICATIONS
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s There is a small chance of bleeding or infection when the biopsy is performed. However, if you decide against the biopsy and later find that the lump was cancer, you may have missed your only chance for successful treatment.
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