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Having a Breast Biopsy: A Guide for Women and Their Families

Eisenberg Center at Oregon Health & Science University
In: Comparative Effectiveness Review Summary Guides for Consumers [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2005.
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Having a Breast Biopsy: A Guide for Women and Their Families

Eisenberg Center at Oregon Health & Science University.
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This guide can help you talk with your doctor or nurse about breast biopsies. If you have a breast lump or a suspicious area on your mammogram, a breast biopsy tells if it is cancer. This guide talks about the different kinds of biopsies. It will tell you what to expect if you have a breast biopsy.

This guide covers the research about how well different kinds of biopsies work to find cancer. It also talks about possible side effects. It is based on a government-funded review of research reports about breast biopsy.

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