Biopsy scheduled

lintx said:

We all understand

that waiting is horrible.  Hoping you'll be posting good results soon.  Hugs, Linda

Sending positive thoughts and lots of luck to you today!

Lex

Sun Whitey said:

Not sure what to feel right now.

Not the news I was expecting.  I have 4 lumps, not 3.  That surprised me.  The good news?   I set the record for having 4 biopsies at once in their center!  WHOOP!  The bad news, after questioning the radiologist, he told me he's pretty sure that I do have breast cancer; specifically in the deepest mass.  

 

When Dr. Wong first saw the ultra sounds, he immediately confirmed they weren't cysts, just as the other radiologists did...okay, fine.  Before the biopsy he did another ultra sound for himself and to make markings, which is when he told me I have 4 lumps, not 3.  Okay, fine.  Lidocaine was no problem, barely hurt at all.  The only time I had any pain was when they retrieved the samples from the deepest lump...ouch!  Dr. Wong had to make a second entrance incision to reach the farthest lump under my armpit.  That was a tad tender.  Then, little "wings" or teeny-tiny metal-type thingys (?) were injected back into the lumps. These are so if I don't have breast cancer, the next time I have a mammo, it will show that these lumps have already been biopsied.  Something tells me those lumps won't be staying there, anyway.

One more mammo to make sure the little "wings" were in place (which hurt because I was already bruising), and I left.  I'm not sure what to feel right now.  I don't think it will sink in until the results come in confirming it.  

I am grateful for all of your responses, your kind words and love.  I'm going to need a lot of hugs!

Bless you all.  xoxoxo

Susan

Hi Susan.  I hope you set a new record today; most biopsies done at once that were all benign!!  I don't trust anything anyone says until they see it under a microscope.   No matter what though, there will be people here for you including myself.  I am praying hard for you and sending hugs!!   Ginny

Josie21 said:

Hugs coming your way!!

Hi Susan.  I hope you set a new record today; most biopsies done at once that were all benign!!  I don't trust anything anyone says until they see it under a microscope.   No matter what though, there will be people here for you including myself.  I am praying hard for you and sending hugs!!   Ginny

Praying for you!

Sun Whitey said:

Not sure what to feel right now.

Not the news I was expecting.  I have 4 lumps, not 3.  That surprised me.  The good news?   I set the record for having 4 biopsies at once in their center!  WHOOP!  The bad news, after questioning the radiologist, he told me he's pretty sure that I do have breast cancer; specifically in the deepest mass.  

 

When Dr. Wong first saw the ultra sounds, he immediately confirmed they weren't cysts, just as the other radiologists did...okay, fine.  Before the biopsy he did another ultra sound for himself and to make markings, which is when he told me I have 4 lumps, not 3.  Okay, fine.  Lidocaine was no problem, barely hurt at all.  The only time I had any pain was when they retrieved the samples from the deepest lump...ouch!  Dr. Wong had to make a second entrance incision to reach the farthest lump under my armpit.  That was a tad tender.  Then, little "wings" or teeny-tiny metal-type thingys (?) were injected back into the lumps. These are so if I don't have breast cancer, the next time I have a mammo, it will show that these lumps have already been biopsied.  Something tells me those lumps won't be staying there, anyway.

One more mammo to make sure the little "wings" were in place (which hurt because I was already bruising), and I left.  I'm not sure what to feel right now.  I don't think it will sink in until the results come in confirming it.  

I am grateful for all of your responses, your kind words and love.  I'm going to need a lot of hugs!

Bless you all.  xoxoxo

Susan

I pray everything goes well. I had two lumpectomys in 2006, then radiation every thing went fine and hardly any pain at all. So I pray its not anything. but if it is hope you have not much discomfort. I have a rare cancer now that not many get it has been bad, but it isn;t lumps its in the blood. I am glad for you it isn't that kind and it will be just a lumpectomy and no pain. hope its nothing . will keep you in our thoughts. I know its hard waiting it is for anyone. Prayers are with you.

Sun Whitey said:

Thank you, from my heart. </b>
I am so sore.  Those large 4 penetrating biopsy "needles" (the fat thick ones that click twice) they place into you are not kind the second day.  I am so grateful for all of your support.  I live alone, 43 years old and my family is close, but not close enough to be here right now.  Lack of human touch and hugs is super hard at the moment.  Praying so hard the radiologist is wrong.  Trying to keep it together.  I'm okay, I am.  I'm strong.  But days like today, I just want somebody to hold me and tell me everything is going to be okay.  Again, thank you for letting me share. xoxoxoxo

Praying the radiologist is wrong too.  Lean on us if you need to!

Hugs, Rose

Sun Whitey said:

Now I'm stressed.

For the first time since last week, I woke up extremely stressed.  Ladies, how long do you think it will take until those biopsy results come back if my biopsies were done last Tuesday morning?  I have felt so calm and about everything...but for whatever reason, this morning I am consumed with thoughts and anxious beyond belief.  I'm wondering if I should call my PCP or not, or what to do. I'm trying to distract myself but it's not working.  Even deep breathing is a challenge.  Uugh.  Venting.  Venting.  Venting.  Thank you.

Vent away! Waiting is so stressful and horrible.  I waited at least a week every time to find out my biopsy results.  Just give them a call tomorrow.  You need to know now one way or the other.  The worst they can say is that they are not back.  It's better than thinking they are just sitting on someone's desk.  Ginny

Sun Whitey said:

Breast cancer confirmed.

I received the call today.    A "preliminary" report was sent to my doctor so we could start "taking steps."  Only 2 of the 4 lumps were finished being analyzed, but both showed breast cancer.  I see a surgeon Wednesday afternoon, and an oncologist after that.  Dr. said the only thing we know right now is that I do in fact have breast cancer, we just don't know how much or how far it's spread.  I think I'm okay.  I think.  In a bit of shock, but, those of you who have read my past posts know that I have been mentally preparing myself.  Does anyone know why I am not seeing an oncologist before I see the surgeon?

I think I'm okay.  I am not sure.  I called my mom.  I am lucky to have her.  She will now tell the rest of the family.  I have good friends and a good support system.  Living alone doesn't make it any easier...

No one here with me tonight.  I suppose if someone were here, I may fall apart, so perhaps it's for the best.

I actually don't know what to do right now.  I will have to notify work.  I do have a cancer policy with Aflac, so, I'm glad about that. I'm rambling.  Breast cancer.  No history of it in my family.  WTF.  I couldn't even remember today was Monday.  My mind feels blank.  Am I supposed to feel scared?  Perhaps it hasn't registered yet.  Should I see a nutritionist?  Sigh.  Sigh.  Sigh.

 

I am so sorry!  i wish I was there to give you a big hug.  I know you are scared, but you are already doing positive things to get well.  You told your mom, you have a surgeon, an oncologist and thankfully good insurance.  You are ready to fight.  Yell, cry, throw things and do anything else that will relieve your stress right now.  It's normal to be confused, sad and really mad.  I know I was! Please know that there will be a lot of people here for you.  I had my aunt who was a stage 3 survivor to help me talk through everything.  I did not know about this site.  I wish I did.  These ladies are so knowledgeable and so willing to help.  If you need to talk, please let me know.  I could give you my phone number by email.  You are not alone!!  You will be OK.