It’s completely understandable that you’d feel frightened about going through another biopsy after what you’ve already experienced.
Bruising and swelling after several biopsies can be normal, and swelling in the breast and arm is common particularly if lymph nodes or nearby tissue have been disturbed.
Do tell your healthcare team exactly what happened last time, especially about the swelling in your arm. If possible, they may be able to do things differently to reduce it happening again.
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