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.

Preparation for Breast Biopsy, Premier Diagnostic Imaging, Cookeville TN

Preparing for your breast biopsy - Mayo Clinic Health System

How to Prepare For a Breast Biopsy

Vacuum-Assisted Biopsy (VAB)

Breast Biopsy: Purpose, Procedure, and Risks

Stereotactic Breast Biopsy

Breast Biopsy: Ultrasound Guided - Assured Imaging

Core Needle Breast Biopsy: What I Wish I Knew

Breast Biopsy: Purpose, Preparation, Risks, and Results

When Is a Breast Biopsy Needed?

A Simple Guide to Breast Biopsy

What to Expect and How to Prepare for a Breast Biopsy