Breast biopsy tomorrow--question about underarm pain?

Jkv924

Hi all--

I have been lurking since my mammo came back needing more info--after ultrasound they want a biopsy. I have had tenderness under the arm of the targeted breast for a while, but I am sort of at that age where I am menopausal and everything hurts

During the ultrasound the tech seemed very interested in my underarm area and I just wondered if that was normal--I'd be interested in others experiences. No mention of the underarm on the US report. From the US:

"hypoechoic mass, with angular margins, and associated shadowing measuring up to 0.4
x 0.5 x 0.4 cm. There is an adjacent linear tract."

Any insight appreciated!

Also want to say I find you all inspirational and so brave!

Kate

Snickersmom

Hi Kate, sorry you are here! I don't know what kind of biopsy you are having tomorrow. I had several but they were all in my breasts. I can't say I had any real pain. Just a pinch fro the injections and then a bit of pressure. The radiologist should explain every step to you. Don't be afraid to ask!! the worst thing you can do is go home without knowing what they did and what it might mean.

If you are becoming anxious or stressed, ask your doc for something to take the edge off. I went on Xanax last year as soon as she told me my diagnosis. After my mastectomy, I switched to Zoloft and that has done the trick for the most part. I still need a little extra "boost" sometimes but for the most part, I'm okay.

Let us know what's going on. You are not alone; we've all got your back.

Ann/Snickersmom

tigerlily6200

Hi Kate,

My u/s also checked my lymph nodes and on my report it said:

Axilla: No abnormal lymph nodes 

But my report also contained no mention of many of the other things that most contain so I figure it's subjective to the radiologist what they find important.

I'm sorry this is stressful, I'm right there with you. I find out tomorrow. 

Hoping for the best for us both.

Jkv924

Thank you my dear! SO glad you are doing well!

Snickersmom

Please make sure you post as soon as you get home to let us know what's going on. We will be waiting..

Jkv924

I will! Thanks again!

Krysm7

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good morning Jkv924. Was there any mention of a BIRADS score from your ultrasound. That is usually a helpful hint.

Jkv924

hi! It was Birads 4, But in researching I found sources that claimed “irregular mass with angular margins and hypoechoic” would be considered 4c. I was at my biopsy yesterday and the doctor said it looked like a cyst – but seven business days for results. Grr.