PreOp Patient Education
Thursday, March 28, 2024

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Breast Biopsy

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Your doctor understands that all medical care benefits from close collaboration between physician and patient -- so be sure to review, with your doctor, all risks and alternatives and make sure you understand the reasons behind the recommendation for this particular procedure.

Now let's talk in detail about the procedure your doctor has recommended. That particular recommendation was based on a number of factors:

  • the state of your health,

  • the severity of your condition,

  • an assessment of alternative treatments or procedures and finally,

  • the risks associated with doing nothing at all.

And remember, the final decision is up to you. No one can force you to undergo a surgical procedure against your will.

In this video, we will focus only on simple excision biopsy - which is the attempt to surgically remove the entire lump for laboratory analysis.
Now I'd like to introduce you to another important member of the medical team -- the nurse.

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