This summary can help you talk with your doctor or nurse about breast biopsy. If you have a breast lump or shadow on your mammogram, a breast biopsy tells if it is cancer or not. This summary will tell you about the different kinds of breast biopsies. It will tell you what to expect if you have a breast biopsy.
This summary covers research about how well different kinds of biopsies work to find breast cancer. It will also tell you about possible side effects. It is based on a government-funded review of research reports about breast biopsy.