My doctor inserted a needle in my breast and was not able to get any sample. Now he says I need a proper biopsy. Is he for real?

Sometimes the doctor is not able to get enough tissue samples using a needle biopsy and thus another biopsy technique is required. A breast core biopsy procedure utilizes a large size needle to biopsy the mass. In addition, the procedure is done in the presence of an ultrasound or mammogram so that the needle can be guided to the core of the breast mass. Core biopsy of the breast is done as an outpatient procedure. At the radiology clinic, you will be asked to lie down on a table. Images of the breast are obtained with a mammogram or ultrasound and then the needle is carefully guided to the center of the mass. This method ensures that the sample will be obtained directly from the abnormal area of the breast. Unlike the needle biopsy, breast core biopsy do have a tendency to cause bleeding, bruising and mild pain.