After this, you will be taken to your room or comfortable area where you can rest and recuperate until we feel you’re ready to go home.
Unless you have had a biopsy, you will usually get your test results straight away and your consultants will explain what the results mean. If anything out of the ordinary is found, we offer integrated medical care and can create a treatment plan to help put you back on the road to good health.
In most cases you will be able to return home the same day and continue with your usual activities as normal. If you have had a general anaesthetic for a biopsy you will need to spend the night in hospital.
Pain relief
You may feel sore if you had a biopsy, so we will give you pain relief medication while you’re with us and to take home with you.
We will provide you with a supply of all the medicines your consultant feels you need to take home with you after you've left hospital, up to 14 days. This may be at an additional cost to some patients.
If you needed minor surgery to remove a lump for biopsy, you will need to take a few days off work and take it easy for a week or two.
Looking after you
We’re with you every step of the way, even after you’ve left hospital.
After your procedure we will provide you with all the appropriate medication, advice on what you should and shouldn't do, and any other follow-up support you need.
On rare occasions, complications following surgery can occur. If you have any pain in your breast or they feel hot and swollen – don’t hesitate to call us. You could have an infection.
We will talk to you about the possible risks and complications of having this procedure and how they apply to you.
If you have any questions or concerns about your tests you can call us.