How to Prepare For a Breast Biopsy

A biopsy is a small amount of tissue removed from the breast to be studied under a microscope. There are different ways to perform a breast biopsy; the one your doctor recommends will depend on the size, location and characteristics of the lump in your breast under investigation. This page contains tips and resources on how to prepare for a breast biopsy, as well as links to pages containing more specific information and videos on the different types of breast biopsies we perform at UCSF Radiology.

How to Prepare For a Breast Biopsy

Breast Biopsy Kaiser Permanente

Breast Biopsy Services - Mzansi X-RAY

Breast Biopsies and Aspirations

Ultrasound Guided Breast Biopsy

What to Expect During and After a Breast Biopsy

Breast Biopsy Johns Hopkins Medicine

Breast Biopsy: Purpose, Procedure, and Risks

Breast Biopsy: Purpose, Procedure, and Risks

Preparing for your breast biopsy - Mayo Clinic Health System

Being told you need a breast biopsy can be pretty scary, but knowing exactly what it is and how it happens can ease some of your anxiety.