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.

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy: Procedure, recovery, and side effects

Breast Biopsy Johns Hopkins Medicine

Breast Biopsy Myths and Facts - Pink Door Imaging - Blog

What to Expect and How to Prepare for a Breast Biopsy

What Is a Breast Biopsy? - GoodRx

Wire guided excision biopsy (breast)

Breast Biopsy (x-ray guided - Stereotactic)

Breast Biopsy Services South Jersey Radiology

Breast Biopsy - Envision Radiology

Everything You Need to Know About Breast Biopsy

Breast Biopsy Memorial Hermann

Breast Biopsy: Purpose, Procedure, and Risks