Not sure what I should do.

Teach70

I need some advice.... as you can see from my profile, I had IDC in August 2017. I had reconstruction done on my left breast August 2019 because I had implants prior to dx.and radiation caused capsular contracture. My PS removed all the scar tissue including my tumor bed. The path on that came back negative for any cancer. Fast forward to Feb and I go for my routine diagnostic mammo and MRI. I got called back for an U/S due to a focal asymmetry in my left breast. The U/S showed nothing. The mri saw a clumped non mass enhancement (not good). I had a biopsy Wed and I just got a notification that my report is available online. I almost want to vomit. I’m so scared and I don’t want to read it. It is the weekend and I won’t be able to talk to a doc. Should I look? I have been a nervous wreck the last two weeks. I can’t eat or sleep. Idk if it’s best to hear it from the doc or face it head on..... help! Opinions please!

gb2115

Oh my, that's a tough decision. It's surprising that you have access to the report, usually the ordering doctor has to release the results and they don't usually do that until you've been notified of the results.

I don't know what to tell you... I would probably try not to look (at least until business hours on Monday), but it would be really hard to do that.

Aviva92

I would look. I found out the results of my last needle core biopsy before my doctor even saw it by stalking the online portal and therefore seeing it immediately. I wound up notifying HER that the portal said the needle biopsy results were discordant and that I needed an excisional biopsy before she was notified. I can't stand waiting though.

Rain88

I think you would be better off reading the path report. I am sure it would be impossible not to think about it and get a good night sleep. As well, if you read it, you would be better prepared to ask your MO pertinent questions.

PurpleCat

I'm in a similar position right now, although with a different problem, and have realized that nothing could be worse than what I'm imagining. If the results are reassuring then I'll feel so much better, and if they're not, well, they still probably aren't worse than what I'm imagining.

Teach70

I completely understand. I am trying to prepare for the worst because anything less will be good. I should know something soon. I can't look. Let us know how it goes for you.