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NATIONAL BLOOD & CANCER CENTER
BREAST CORE BIOPSY
How to Prepare
Do not to take aspirin 36 hours before the procedure. Do not take NSAIDS (such a
Advil, Ibuprofen, Aleve and Naproxen/Naprosyn) 24 hours before the procedur
On the
day of procedure:
Wear a two-piece outfit, such as a jogging suit or pants and shirt, and a well-fitting
bra.
You may eat and/or drink liquids and take medications.
If you are using blood thinners, you will need laboratory tests before the biopsy.
Post Breast Biopsy Instructions
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The dressing must stay in place for 24 to 48 hours. The steri-strips may stay in place
for one day and may be replaced as needed.
An ice pack will be applied to the breast to relieve any swelling or bruising after the
procedure. In preparation for your procedure, you may want to have an additional ice
pack at home.
You may notice bruising in the area of the biopsy. This is normal and should fade in
five to seven days.
For the first 24 hours, do not wash the area of the breast biopsy. Keep this area as dry
as possible.
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You may use Tylenol (two tablets) every four to six hours, as needed for discomfort.
After 24 hours, you may resume your regular activities if you feel okay. Avoid
strenuous activity, such as swimming, until the wound heals.
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There are two major things you should wateh for after the procedure:
Bleeding: If bleeding occurs, it will normally develop within the first 24 hours. If you
notice bleeding through the dressing, apply pressure for 20 minutes.
Infection: If infection occurs, it will normally not develop until 48 to 72 hours after
the procedure. Watch for redness or heat around the
incision, excessive swelling,
tenderness and drainage.
Prepared by:
RADIOL0GY DEPARTMENT