Excisional biopsy

After an excisional biopsy, patients typically experience some localized pain, swelling, and bruising at the surgical site, which can be managed with prescribed or over-the-counter pain medication. The wound will be covered with a dressing, and specific care instructions, including how to keep the area clean and dry, will be provided. Stitches, if used, may be dissolvable or require removal by a healthcare professional within 7-14 days. Most patients can return to light activities within a day or two, but strenuous exercise or heavy lifting should be avoided for a period recommended by your surgeon to allow proper healing. It is crucial to monitor the surgical site for signs of infection, such as increased redness, warmth, pus, or fever, and report these to your doctor immediately. The most significant part of the recovery involves waiting for the pathology results, which usually take several days to a week, and will inform the next steps in your treatment plan for Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.