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I had a needle biopsy done 2 wks ago and now my breast itches all the time. Is this normal?

deaikin

12/05/08

deaikin

Topics:Breast Cancer , Breast Biopsy

Before I had the biopsy done it didn't hurt, but now it itches so much.

The result of the biopsy is I have a low grade ductal carcinoma in situ.

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PJ Hamel

Friday, December 05, 2008

Congratulations on your "good" diagnosis! There may have been a little nerve damage done during the biopsy that's causing this itching. Or a delayed reaction to the local anesthetic; there's no telling. I'd call and ask one of the radiology nurses, if you get a chance; they may have encoutered this side effect before, and know how to handle it. Good luck - PJH

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