Biopsy area pain after 4 weeks

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a_nic_
a_nic_ Member Posts: 17
edited November 2021 in Pain

I had a biopsy of my right breast for suspected (now confirmed) DCIS, just over 4 weeks ago. Over the last few days, the pain in that breast in the area where the cancer is, has been hurting. It's like a sharp stabbing pain. Is this normal? I was left with a large hematoma after the biopsy, could that contribute?

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  • Waves2Stars
    Waves2Stars Member Posts: 158
    edited November 2021

    I had a bruise that lasted about five week, and sharp pain. I suspected it had a lot to do with the clip they placed in me. I don’t have that pain at all since having the mx. I hope you feel better soon

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  • Veeder14
    Veeder14 Member Posts: 880
    edited November 2021

    Hi a_nic_

    When I had my biopsy I also had pain for several weeks and a huge bruise. Some of the pain I think came from when the biopsy was finished, the medical assistant used the heel of her hand and jammed it against me to stop the bleeding. I was definitely sore from that. The pain will subside, it just takes longer than you think.

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  • AMG2
    AMG2 Member Posts: 130
    edited November 2021

    I'm sorry you're still having pain. Mine was painful for several weeks. I felt as if my actual lumpectomy and sentinel node removal were less painful than the biopsy.

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  • a_nic_
    a_nic_ Member Posts: 17
    edited November 2021

    Thank you guys! I haven’t had the odd pain in a few days luckily. It was just odd how it would come from nowhere and be so sharp and stabbing.

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