Waiting for biopsy results

cv55

I had yearly mammogram done on 3/18. Call back on 3/20. I went back in on 3/20 for additional mammorgram and us. Was told by the radiologist i needed a core biopsy. Report says mass at right breast 10:00 5cm. BIRADS5. I went for the biopsy 3/22. This radiologist says he saw another area he wanted to check after doing the us and mammogram again. The biopsy wasn't bad until the last snip and that was painful. I was going to pass out. No pain afterwards. Just really worried. Won't have results until sometime next week. the BIRADS 5 is scary. Being told don't worry. HOW?

LisaAlissa

Hi cv55!

I'm so sorry that you've having to deal with this process. Being told "don't worry" does seem a little hard.

First "why not"? Well, until you know whether you do (or do not) have BC, you don't have BC, so there's nothing you need to do. And worrying before you know just uselessly uses time you might instead use to enjoy yourself and your life.

Then "how"?

Come up with your own mantra. When your thoughts turn to BC & the potential pathology results. For example: "I've done everything I'm supposed to do. I did my well-woman screening, and I have a good medical team still has me in the well-woman diagnostic process. There's nothing more I could be doing until they get back to me with results."

Then turn your mind to things you enjoy doing. Just keep telling yourself that there's nothing you need to be doing. And get on with all of the things in your life you would have been doing if not for this (hopefully) blip in the road!

HTH,

LisaAlissa

Nickyk192

it's a worrisome time!! I'm schedualed next Monday for my biopsy! (April 3rd)

At my appointment I had a breast exam by a nurse, then the mammogram , told to wait so the radiologist could read it before I left, they called me back for more pic's on the left breast and then I had to wait again. then the radiologist wanted an emergency ultra sound....he performed the ultra soundand then showed me on the screen....I have a mass and a cyst! He told me the cyst has fluid and not worried, but the mass is solid and it's suspicious.

So I'm worried but trying to remain positive.

FuzzyFibro

Hi all!

I am currently waiting for CNB (core needle biopsy) results, I had the biopsy done on Tuesday and I have to return for results on 13th April. This will be the third year running that I've had to revisit the breast clinic but this time I'm a little concerned, ok I fibbed, I'm freaking out! I'm a very positive person normally but with the huge lump I found in my left breast, (which they called a complex cyst last year but couldn't penetrate with fine needle aspiration) and the pain I'm experiencing in my shoulder, neck, and shoulder blade are giving me cause for concern. I've no family history of bc but there have been other cancers in my family. (Father; pancreatic and Mother; thyroid with mets to lungs, she had beaten cervical cancer 3x previously!)

I'm 44 yrs old and have three sons, I've not shared this info with them yet, I'm waiting for he results first. I'm so glad I came across this site as there are so many threads that I've found really interesting and informative. Also the support of all the sisters here is amazing so thought that I would stop by and say hello, and thank you all for sharing

I'll update with my results once I have them, love to all

Moderators

Hi, and welcome to the newbies here in this virtual waiting room! We know it's easier said than done not to worry but, if you can, try to stay busy, get out, hang out with friends, etc. till you get your results.

Good luck, and please come back to let us know how it all turns out!

Best,

The Mods

FuzzyFibro

Hi Mods!

Thanks for the warm welcome, I'm so very grateful to have found this site. I haven't raised my own thread, there's plenty of information already that's helping me to cope a little better with the wait 😊

Thank you to everyone who shares here, as many have already said before, 'I feel so alone' but now I have all you guys! Epic!

Much love ❤️ Charley

Tpralph

I too was freaking out but mostly AFTER I got the results as I really didn't believe it would be positive. I mean, I kinda thought it was but was forcing myself to think otherwise, like I was worried for nothing. then after the dx I freaked for a whole weekend. Spent the time googling stats etc. finally after that weekend it got a bit better then much better after seeing trhe surgical oncologist. then worse again after the mri and hopefully better again after I see him on Monday and then the plastic surgeon Tuesday. It is a rollarcoaster and lots of people will tell you not to worry but they don't know what is going to happen. I just keep telling myself that MOST people survive and I'm going to too (still having trouble with that one but if I say it enough I will so believe... yes?)

Keeping busy is key. people have been taking me out to do things. I still work full time which helps and try to play xbox- need something that takes your full attention. Didn't find watching tv help as my mind would wander...

FuzzyFibro

Hi tp! Thanks for your reply 😊 I'm kind of hoping for the best but preparing for a battle 💪🏽

This waiting for so long though... time was speeding before my biopsy and now it feels like time is standing still. I've told only my best of best friends so I have some support but this website is just amazing. So positive and uplifting which is what us girls need 😁

So sorry to hear of your dx, you sound like a fighter to me, so whatever the outcome, we are all here for each other and that, is so comforting, to me anyways

Much love to all ❤️ Charley

Sterlingmom4

I feel like I am in a similar situation. This is my first post. I am 52 years old. On Saturday February 18 I felt a rather large lump on my right breast close to my under arm. I called my pcp on Monday and she saw me later that day. She felt the lump (golf ball size) and scheduled a mammogram/ultrasound for that week. When I went in for mammo they looked at my pictures from previous mammogram in 2015 and said because I have very dense breast they would do a 3-d mammogram and then an ultrasound. Neither showed anything. My doctor then sent me to a breast specialist/surgeon. She also felt the lump and scheduled me for surgery to remove it. She felt that even if she did a biopsy it should still be taken out because of the size. Surgery was this past Wednesday March 29th with a follow up scheduled with a np on Tuesday April 4th. After surgery was over I got a message saying my follow up got changed to Wednesday April 5th with the doctor. The waiting is driving me (and my husband) crazy!!

FuzzyFibro

Hey sterling, I sooo hear you there! The dreaded waiting... almost feels like you're in the twilight zone! I get my results on 13th April and it feels like it's an age away

Wishing you the best of luck for your results and hoping for b9 outcome for you.

Let us know how you get on, we are all rooting for you 💜

Much love ❤️ Charley x

FuzzyFibro

Good afternoon ladies and gents, I called my BS secretary to ask if she could forward my CNB results to my GP, she told me that the file is not there and this could mean that it's currently being discussed with the multi discipline team. Now I'm no oncologist, but that sounds a little more serious to me. I'm waiting for her to call me back to tell me what's going on, but feel sick to my stomach now waiting for that call.

Has anyone else ever experienced this practice? Wishing much love to all, I'll be back to let y'all know what she tells me

Charley ❤️ x

FuzzyFibro

Hey ladies, just got the callback. B9 CNB result! However I still need to keep my April 13th appointment to discuss what this painful critter living inside my boob, is, and of course, what to do with it.

I'm very happy it's B9, my knees gave way when she told me.. lucky I was stood by my couch at the time!!

Thanks to all you wonderful people here, for sharing and for listening. Wishing all the very best

Much love ❤️ Charley

AmusingSoprano

Awesome news Fuzzy!

cv55

Sorry I haven't updated. Received discordant results. I met with a breast surgeon and he wanted another biopsy. He believes they missed the spot. Had biopsy with mammogram yesterday so I wait again. I am much calmer then before. They test was once again painful. The surgeon said surgery is in my future just wants to make sure of how much needs to be taken out. Said he only wants to go in once which I appreciate. Hope to have results by the end of the week. Thank you all.

cv55

Met with the surgeon today. Radical Scar surgery next Wednesday.

MTwoman

Glad you finally have answers and your surgery scheduled!

cv55

Thank you