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
50%
| Community | Facility | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater | South Shore Regional Hospital |
7 days
|
| Sydney | Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
7 days
|
| Kentville | Valley Regional Hospital |
8 days
|
| Amherst | Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre |
9 days
|
| Truro | Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
15 days
|
| New Glasgow | Aberdeen Hospital |
16 days
|
| Antigonish | St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
17 days
|
| Yarmouth | Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
21 days
|
| Halifax | IWK Health Centre |
32 days
|
90%
| Community | Facility | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
12 days
|
| Bridgewater | South Shore Regional Hospital |
14 days
|
| Kentville | Valley Regional Hospital |
15 days
|
| Amherst | Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre |
26 days
|
| New Glasgow | Aberdeen Hospital |
26 days
|
| Truro | Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
30 days
|
| Yarmouth | Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
30 days
|
| Antigonish | St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
37 days
|
| Halifax | IWK Health Centre |
91 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.