Hi,

I recently had a breast biopsy performed and two of my three puncture sites are a similar distance away from the mass detected. The needles used are several centimetres in length which may determine how and where they are inserted. A diagram I looked at after my procedure displayed a biopsy needle being inserted through the breast at a specific angle, rather than closely to the desired area.

I just wanted to share this with you, although it may not be relevant.

Additionally, your partner could raise this question with his consultant when he receives his results.

Steph  

Hi,

I had a few of these on my groin, mine were all ultrasound led though.  After all, where would they know where to stick the needle otherwise?  The doctors do tend to make a few different entry points to get the widest range of samples though.  It's probably nothing to worry about, but there's no harm in going back to the doctor and asking lots of questions!

I've written a fair bit about cancer and groin surgery on https://knob.blog if he's interested!

Good luck,

Jon