Biopsy

Gatrmom

Hello,

About three weeks ago I went to my GP for pain in my left breast area, near the sternum, that I'd been having for about 6 weeks. She couldn't feel anything there, but felt something lower, on the inside of my left breast. She sent me for a dm/ultrasound even though I'd had my annual one in May. I went and the radiologist told me there was something new and it could only be seen On mammogram, not the ultrasound. There was also something on the u/s that wasn't S worrisome because it was small. He said it wasn't probably nothing, but if I were his family member, he'd want me to check it out. He put in orders for a stereotactic biopsy for the spot on the mammogram. I went in yester Day morning at 9. They told me I'd be there for about 2hours and should be done by 11, when they called to prep me. When I get there, they share that they want to do a u/s core biopsy instead . They explained that the spot on U/S was so close to the spot on mammogram, ,that they were hoping it was the same spot. They would do the core biopsy and place the marker and then check on mammogram to see if it's the same spot. They took six samples, and it was fairly painless. Go in for the mammogram check- NOT the same spot! Now, it's 11:15 and they tell me Tom get ready for stereotactic tic biopsy. Up til now, I've held it together, but I cry a little in the room when I'm alone for a minute. I gather myself and Make it through . They took 12 samplweek. es this time. It was a little more uncomfortable than the core biopsy but still fairly plainless. Neither of the two spots were where my GP felt something. I've also been having itching in the suspicious area, but no rash. I'm 45, with two kidsand No family history of bc, until last week. My 35 year old cousin just got diagnosed and needs chemo and double mast Ectomy. Mom had uterine cancer 5 years ago.

So, today I wait. I'm baking a cake for my son who turned 18 yesterday and driving tomorrow to take to him in college. I'm going to think about spending the day with him instead of stressing on the results. But, let's be honest, I'm stressed. Thanks for reading. Sorry about the typos-my keyboard is acting weird for some reason. I really appreciate this site, as it helped prepare me for yesterday. Hugs to everyone who is also playing the waiting game..