How painful is scout localization before lumpectomy?

Karen, I had MagSeed inserted the week before my lumpectomy. I didn’t have any pain from the initial biopsy, just some mild soreness. I found the MagSeed procedure a little more painful but it was not bad.

Thank you for the input.

Well you should not be able to feel it at all and I would say the biopsy was worse but I didn't have a lot of pain I would say irritated more than anything

Same. Nothing different from biopsy. Slight soreness.

My biopsy was much worse than magseed placenent.

Thanks for all of the input. I almost passed out during the breast biopsy so they gave me IV sedation with the axillary lymph node biopsy and it went well. I'm just trying to decide if I need sedation or not.

Hmmm. I think i could have used sedation during my biopsy, was awful and took so long. Got stabbed multiple times, core biopsy needle repeatedly repositioned. The magseed placement was short and almost painless though.

Thanks KB

I had the Scout placed,quicker than biopsy but similar. I suggest you take something for pain an hour before any procedure. Tylenol or stronger but stay away from ibuprofen or aspirin. Most the time was spent imaging and double checking where the biopsy markers were. They clean and numb area then inject the little tiny seed... about 15 minutes after I had some pain for half an hour. Take some ice packs with you. They wanted me to keep the injection site circled with a marker. I used a skin marker. No bruising.

Easy peasy

The scout was not painful at all. The biopsy was unpleasant though.

The biopsy was worse. The scout was just uncomfortable

I guess we can't attach a picture. I was going to do that. It would help if we could do that

https://youtu.be/J9COIVIBmNQ?si=7tFx4zGLgQp48PSx

I had the scout inserted this week. Not painful. Easier than biopsy

Hi I had the Savi Scout and I found it to be very similar to the biopsy. Mild discomfort. The needle for numbing hurt more than anything else. Good luck. You got this.

Not painful. A pinch and some minor discomfort, but the injection to numb the area works. If it is still uncomfortable, they can give you more.

Many community members have shared that scout localization can feel similar to a biopsy procedure, though pain levels vary from person to person. It's completely understandable to want to know what to expect, and hopefully others who have been through this experience will share their perspectives to help you feel more prepared for your upcoming procedure.