Cancer
Being a Proactive Patient

If You Are Having a Biopsy

Questions for the doctor:

  • What type of biopsy will I have?

  • Why do I need a biopsy?

  • How long will it take?

  • Will you use any anesthetics/numbing medicine?

  • Will I be awake during the biopsy?

  • Will it hurt? How will I feel after it is over?

  • How will I care for myself after the procedure?

  • What are the side effects of a biopsy?

  • How soon will I know the results?

  • If I do have cancer, who will talk with me about treatment? When?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Online Source: National Cancer Institute http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/overview/page7
Online Editor: Teresa Lyle RN MN CPNP
Online Medical Reviewer: Fincannon, Joy RN MN
Online Medical Reviewer: Kanipe, Jennifer RN, BSN
Online Medical Reviewer: Stump-Sutliff, Kim RN, MSN, AOCNS
Date Last Reviewed: 8/6/2009
Date Last Modified: 8/8/2008