Severe bruising after biopsy

Hi, I would go to the GP first. These biopsies can cause soreness and bruising. It doesn’t help that you are feeling anxious waiting for your appointment. They might ( depending on what is there) advise applying some gentle warmth to aid healing, but see what they say first. Gentle heat might help your back too. 

I was surprised by how sore the biopsy area was on my breast- 3 separate cores taken from the small area that the consultant said was very concerning. It hurt more and for longer than subsequent lump and lymph node removal scars. Maybe that’s the difference  between the effects from a hollow needle and a sharp scalpel ‍♀️

I had left hospital with instructions to take paracetamol, but I did add some ibuprofen too. 
All the best xxx

Same! I had five samples taken on the core needle biopsy and the level of swelling, pain and bruising was very surprising. The subsequent lumpectomy site has been nowhere near as bad.

Just an aside, is your username a mashup of "cynical" & "optimist"?

Yes it is, I had it already, though now on other sites I prefer to post with my actual name these days. I feel fairly optimistic over my treatment for cancer, but anything to do with what’s happening otherwise has turned me increasingly cynical!

Love it! It basically sums up my approach to most things.