Bad Pain in breast 3 weeks after stereotactic biopsy for DCIS

sharp zingy pains are nerves trying to regenerate.

I'm just not in the camp that believes in problems with the clips as far as pain. I don't think anyone I can think of could ever feel one.

They really are sharp aren't they? I still have them occasionally from my excisional biopsy 1 1/2 years ago.

Hi Percy, these things DO happen, the sharp zinging pain. I had pain after the stereotactic biopsy on one side for weeks afterward, on and off. I think I also did develop a hematoma. That breast had already had multiple surgeries (and was headed for three more), so I guess it had been through the mill. I've now had a stereotactic biopsy on the other side, and haven't really had those problems. I completely agree with Melissa, that it is very unlikely that the clips would cause that kind of pain. You should resume wearing a sports or other compression bra if it persists. I did that for weeks after the stereo biopsy and then the lumpectomies.

Hi Erinsoule,  some say that the shooting pains are the nerves in the area making new connections.  This would be part of the healing process.  As noted above, this can go on for quite some time.  Of course, if it gets worse, talk with your surgeon about it or the person who did the biopsy (radiologist?)

I am actually quite relieved to read this thread. I had an ultrasound biopsy a month ago and healed well with little discomfort. Then as I started my pre menstrual symptoms with swollen breasts the breast with the biopsy became very swollen and sore. Now a week out I am not sleeping because it hurts so much. The cat nudged me the other morning and I just about hit the roof. Shooting pains for sure! But this string has elevated my concerns. I did contact my patient navigator and she said it was very unusual and she'd never heard of this. That I should see my GP. Not sure what she thought he could do. Thank you!

Hi ketchwave:

That doesn't sound like the ordinary occasional, often movement-induced, random, sharp stabbing pain described by others. Please see your GP as advised. They will do a physical exam, and assess if there is anything that might need action or follow up in light of new swelling and pain. They will evaluate for possible signs of local infection, a possible hematoma (hurts, but does not usually require treatment), and the like. Let us know how your appointment goes.

BarredOwl

Exactly 3 weeks ago, I had a core biopsy. They took 4 samples. The pain inside my breast was gone after a week or so but I could still feel where the incision was being sensitive. Then, the incision didn't hurt anymore but inside the breast does hurt. I have a hard lump right where the incision was. I have no bruising or discoloration. I have read somewhere that the healing takes 2 months. Am I right?

The pain of my biopsy sites was only resolved when I had mastectomy. I found the pain management options offered to me really lousy, and now I have learned never to put up with that. If you are in pain, it is legitimate for you to ask for a pain relieving medication. Tylenol was a joke.

I have 2 more weeks for mastectomy, I had diagnosed with DCIS on 8/13, after biopsy the lump feels bigger and harder(my surgeon said it’s normal), it doesn’t feel pain the first few weeks. But last week I started to feel some pain in my breast, anybody out there has the same problem over a month the lump still has bigger size than before?

I still had pain and a seroma weeks later, when I had the mastectomy.

I was diagnosed with DCIS this afternoon. Alot of information was given, very unsure what's going to happen next.