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
50th
| Community | Facility | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
6 days
|
| Kentville | Valley Regional Hospital |
10 days
|
| Halifax | IWK Health Centre |
12 days
|
| Antigonish | St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
13 days
|
| Bridgewater | South Shore Regional Hospital |
14 days
|
| New Glasgow | Aberdeen Hospital |
14 days
|
| Yarmouth | Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
19 days
|
| Truro | Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
22 days
|
| Amherst | Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre |
39 days
|
90th
| Community | Facility | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
12 days
|
| Halifax | IWK Health Centre |
25 days
|
| Kentville | Valley Regional Hospital |
27 days
|
| Antigonish | St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
28 days
|
| Yarmouth | Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
30 days
|
| Bridgewater | South Shore Regional Hospital |
34 days
|
| Truro | Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
42 days
|
| New Glasgow | Aberdeen Hospital |
62 days
|
| Amherst | Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre |
68 days
|
Wait Times Trends
Disclaimer: Hospitals, long-term care facilities, and clinics across the province provide all wait time information displayed on this website. Wait times are based on historical data and do not include emergency/priority cases.