How do members experience Biopsy?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Diagnostic assessment 49 19
Evaluation/monitoring 10 4
Dysplastic nevus (atypical mole) 3 1
H. pylori 2 0
Lung nodules 2 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Pain 7
Acute pneumothorax 1
Hematoma on breast 1
Major depressive disorder 1
Menstrual cramps 1
Numbness in feet 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 4
Moderate 1
Mild 10
None 11

Member evaluations

Itsalwayssomething

evaluated on Jan 01, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for observation and tests: Slight
  • Side effects: Severe

Raineyhayward

evaluated on Nov 22, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for transplant rejection prevention: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

Sagen

evaluated on Sep 18, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for spot in right breast: Major
  • Side effects: Mild