Finally booked in for bone biopsy of humerus next Wednesday.
Been told I can ask for sedation if I need it. What did others have, sedation or not?
I am nervous as my bone mets are mainly shoulders and arms which can be extremely painful at times. Is this biopsy going to make the pain worst?
I am nervous of the procedure. I am not good with pain and i am scared.
Any advice please
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Dan
Had biopsy today at Leicester royal infirmary.
Given sedation and local anaesthetic in arm.
Had a lovely Male nurse called Tony who held my hand through the procedure which in total took 2 hours .
Procedure was carried out by a radiologist using the ct scanner to locate the area of interest
Not painful. More uncomfortable when it felt like he was digging for treasure in my shoulder.
Nothing to fear except fear of unknown. Ask questions and ask for sedation