Can you explain what a biopsy is?

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Can you explain what a biopsy is?
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Wed, 11-12-2003 - 10:15am
Hi Guys,

I may need a biopsy. Can you please tell me what the doctor actually does? I heard it hurts very much. Is this true? Thanks so much for your feedback. Laura

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Registered: 04-03-2003
Wed, 11-12-2003 - 11:00am
What type of biopsy? I had a biopsy done a few years ago on a breast lump. They basically just cut it out and ran tests on it. It was benign.
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Registered: 05-14-2003
Wed, 11-12-2003 - 11:15am

I assume you're talking about a cone biopsy.

 


 


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Registered: 04-09-2003
Wed, 11-12-2003 - 3:01pm
A biopsy is when they take a small sample of your tissue (breast, cervial, whatever needs to be tested) and will examine and test it for abnormalities. I'm not sure what type of biopsy you're getting, but I haven't actually heard horror stories of women who get them. I'm sure they're not the most pleasant, but ask your doctor if you can take an anti-inflammatory (like Advil) beforehand to help ease discomfort.
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Registered: 12-05-2003
Fri, 12-05-2003 - 2:53pm
I HAVE A CERVICAL BIOPSY LAST YR. I WAS VERY PAINFULL. TAKE ADVIL BEFOREHANDM CAUSE THEY WILL NOT GET YOU ANYTHING FOR PAIN.