Biopsies

I am not aware of cancer spread being a side effect of biopsies and I wouldn't be worried about that. I even just looked it up to see if I could find anything on it, and nothing came up.

There is a risk of infection, as with anything that punctures the skin, but this is minimal.

I follow your rationale. You could phone McMillan help line and ask. Or, you could put your question in writing/email to the onc.

I know what you mean about being all for research. We are all benefiting from what has been done before and the ladies down the decades who took part.

Still, it is a tricky one.......

With a normal [non-research] biopsy the risk-benefit equation is stacked in your favour i.e. benefit to you, as it is giving more information pertinent to informing your diagnosis and your consequent treatment. 

Research..............................? I dont know.

Hope you get the answer that you need.

WallyDug

Thanks WallyDug for answering.  Maybe I’m overthinking it - you’re reply is appreciated. 

Thanks Beatthebreast. Some good common sense there - reassuring.