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What is Breast biopsy?

Category: Procedures

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In breast biopsy, a small tissue of the abnormal growth is obtained and tested. This is usually done to aid in the diagnosis of breast cancer.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Diagnostic assessment 15 3
Breast lump(s) 4 3
Acne breakout 1 0
Breast cancer 1 2
Cancer worries 1 0

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  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 2
Moderate 0
Mild 2
None 2

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Breast biopsy

Side effect Patients Percentage
Lump on left breast 1
Whole body pain 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 5
Usually 0
Sometimes 0
Never taken as prescribed 1
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 0
Somewhat hard to take 2
A little hard to take 1
Not at all hard to take 3
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1 patient evaluation for Breast biopsy

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Dec 1, 2008 (Started Jul 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for observation and tests)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Diagnostic assessment)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for breast cancer)
  • Side effects
    Severe (whole body pain, mastectomy bilateral, abnormal lab values)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: One time

Jul 1, 2008 (Started Jul 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for observation and tests)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Diagnostic assessment)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for breast cancer)
  • Side effects
    Mild (whole body pain, mastectomy bilateral, abnormal lab values)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: One time
  • 0 helpful marks
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