Returning home after a breast biopsy

You’ve just had a breast biopsy. This health sheet explains what precautions you should take, what you can do to relieve the pain, and symptoms to look out for.

Home care , Cancer, Oncology, Radiology, Breast cancer

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Retour à la maison après une biopsie du sein

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