If You Are Having a Biopsy

Questions for the doctor:

• What type of biopsy will I have?

• Why do I need a biopsy?

• How long will it take?

• Will you use any anesthetics/numbing medicine?

• Will I be awake during the biopsy?

• Will it hurt? How will I feel after it is over?

• How will I care for myself after the procedure?

• What are the side effects of a biopsy?

• How soon will I know the results?

• If I do have cancer, who will talk with me about treatment? When?