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.

Stereotactic (Mammogram-Guided) Breast Biopsy

What Is a Breast Biopsy? - GoodRx

Preparing for your breast biopsy - Mayo Clinic Health System

Breast Biopsy: Ultrasound Guided - Assured Imaging

Breast Biopsy, Herzliya Medical Center

What Is a Breast Biopsy? - GoodRx

Breast Biopsy Services - Mzansi X-RAY

Core Needle Breast Biopsy: Before Your Procedure - Health Library

What to expect during a breast biopsy - Envision Radiology

MRI Guided Breast Biopsy

Mammogram Jefferson Health

Breast Biopsy - Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology

Breast Biopsy in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain,UAE

What I learned from a Biopsy while Breastfeeding - San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition