Painful Fibroadenoma and needle biopsy

Hi

i was wondering if anyone has had a needle biopsy either fine needle or core needle and wondering if it's painful. I was examined a few years ago and got told they thought my lump was Fibroadenoma however wanted a needle biopsy which I didn't get done as scared of needles however going to go back and get it looked at again as worried of pain before periods. Wondering if anyone has had them examined any other way other than a needle and are yours also painful before period to where your breast is twice the size and extremely heavy? 

 

thanks 

  • HI Lindsayhx,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. In general these shouldn't be too painful. Everyone's experience is of course different, but you can find the general info about this on our website here.

    Do discuss any concerns you have with your doctor and of course if they are recommending a biopsy then it is better to go with it to try to get some answers. If you would like to talk anything through with our nurses beforehand, you can reach them on 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator