Service/Procedure Summary
A Breast Biopsy (Needle Core) is the removal of a small amount of breast tissue to examine it for signs of breast cancer or other disorders. This procedure is performed in the mammography department.
Wait Times
90%
| Community | Facility | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|
|
Sydney |
Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
14 days |
|
Antigonish |
St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
16 days |
|
Amherst |
Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre |
20 days |
|
Bridgewater |
South Shore Regional Hospital |
21 days |
|
Truro |
Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
28 days |
|
Halifax |
IWK Health Centre |
32 days |
|
Kentville |
Valley Regional Hospital |
35 days |
|
New Glasgow |
Aberdeen Hospital |
39 days |
|
Yarmouth |
Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
48 days |
50%
| Community | Facility | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|
|
Sydney |
Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
7 days |
|
Amherst |
Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre |
9 days |
|
Bridgewater |
South Shore Regional Hospital |
9 days |
|
Yarmouth |
Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
9 days |
|
Antigonish |
St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
12 days |
|
New Glasgow |
Aberdeen Hospital |
13 days |
|
Kentville |
Valley Regional Hospital |
15 days |
|
Halifax |
IWK Health Centre |
17 days |
|
Truro |
Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
18 days |
