Waiting on bioposy results. Afraid wrong area was sampled?

Jdyn

Hello! I found a lump the size of a pea on the first of the month. I have since had my first mammogram and sonogram which was said to be BRADS 4 & necessitated a core needle biopsy. I had the biopsy yesterday and am trying not to let the fear of waiting wear me down, but it's hard! I'm terrified. In any event,I just took the sports bra I've been wearing for compression since yesterday off for the first time, and I notice I still feel the little pea in all of its glory NEXT to the biopsy bandage and bruising. Do they go in at an angle and this is typical, or could they have biopsied the wrong area? She used the ultrasound machine to guide her. Any knowledge would be ever so greatly appreciated!

Canavaro

I’m no expert but can tell you that they came in from the side for me . Also they use the ultrasound to make sure they get to the sample area. I would think you’re good.

Jdyn

Oh okay!Thanks! I’m trying to post a picture but it won’t let me.

jenndenino578

They're supposed to do a mammogram of the titanium clip placement right after the biopsy is completed from what I remember. Did they do a mammogram right after the biopsy?

Mine was also done with a 14 gauge needle at an angle with ultrasound guidance. Seems like ages ago. The answer is yes they go in on an angle, my area was at 12 o'clock and the needle was inserted to the left of the area by a centimeter I believe.

ksusan

Mine were at an angle, and I had no clips.

Jdyn

okay, thanks for your reply! I was so alarmed when I felt the lump next to the bandage rather than under it, but from these few responses on here it seems to be pretty typical that they go in from the side. She was about to put a titanium clip in when I told her that I had to have a titanium plate removed from my foot last year. It is still inconclusive if my reaction is due to the titanium, which I know is rare, or if something else caused my body to be unhappy. My foot is still discolored and shows edema on the MRI, so she decided to err on the side of caution and not put the clip in. She did not do a mammogram after the biopsy, and I don’t think she was going to even if she had put the clip in. There was no mention of that. I am having the worst time waiting for these results! But I guess everybody in thissituation probably feels the same way:/