Anyone else here in Israel?

JoyousRose

I am in Israel and wanted to know if anyone else is in Israel and can help me figure out what is the normal process when dealing through the kupat cholim.

I saw the breast surgeon yesterday with my mammogram and ultrasound results in hand, and I left with an urgent referral to the hospital for mammogram, ultrasound, and biopsy, which has since been scheduled for August 8.

The thing that kind of disturbs me is that the breast surgeon mentioned that the hospital may decide that a biopsy isn't warranted and so not do one. I guess if they see something different on another mammogram/US?

My mammogram report was fairly uninteresting : a mass/assymetric area that appears benign.

The ultrasound found an hypoechoic mass, unidentified at 1.9 cm in size and a rating of Bi Rads 4c. They recommended a biopsy soon (בהקדם)

With a physical exam, the surgeon could not feel it, but I have no idea myself where it is exactly, just the top area of the breast feels denser when my bra is off and gravity takes over.

So is there anyone who can reassure me that this is completely normal in Israel?

exbrnxgrl

Hi Joyousrose,

I am not in Israel but I know we have had some members who are. They seemed very pleased with the care/resources available to them.,

We do have a Jewish sisters thread and there may be some there who are familiar with the Israeli health care system. I am not making an assumption that you are Jewish, just that this thread may be a place to find someone familiar with health care in Israel, regardless of religion.

https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/38/topics...

Take care

JoyousRose

Thank you very much - I will check it out!