I had a core biopsy under local anesthetic at Breastscreen Qld in Southport. I was told the anesthetic would sting (it didn't) I was told I would feel pressure, yes I felt them pushing but it wasn't painful. They took two cores just to be sure. My tumor was large 5.6cm x 2.4cm x 1.3cm so there wasn't much difficulty finding it. I had a little bruising but it wasn't tender to touch. I just knew it was there.
The core biopsy was decided on the day that I went back to see the doctor after my original mammography. She said I think we should do a core biopsy to rule out a tumor (it was thought I had a large cyst at that time) I said when, she said now? if you are ok with that. She explained what they would do, what I would feel, what it was for and I was happy to just do it. The nurse was great and held my hand lol. It was no problem whatsoever, just a little offputting hearing the click of the machine.
Would I have another one for research? No but not because of my past experience. I don't believe in invasive research.
Cas
