I had an MRI guided biopsy about nine months ago. The initial injection for numbing stung significantly, the second injection hurt so bad I yelled out “holy shit”. The result was benign “ at this time”. They put a marker in. I am now getting ready to have follow up MRI and very nervous regarding result. If I am told I need another MRI biopsy I will be very upset and nervous because I know they do not provide a painless procedure. Once you know, makes procedure dreaded. Another patient told me she demanded some sort of anesthesia. My thoughts are that most women are already are very apprehensive about a breast biopsy to begin with and to add to it with fear of known pain is so wrong. There is mild sedation which puts you in a semi conscience state, not total sedation of totally out, that should be offered. This would make this a much more comfortable and compassionately performed procedure.