Scared about biopsy results

wrenn is absolutely right, in everything she has said.

The definitive answer won't come, till the biopsy results are in. You're right about the 80%, so you still have a good chance of a benign result.

Try to distract yourself, the stress and the worry, won't change the outcome. take it easy if you can, and let us know how you get on.

Lucyfish, there are so many of us here, we all understand just how you're feeling, the fear of the unknown is just brutal and we have all been there. This is a great place to get support and advice, you'll never be alone. Hugs to you!

hi Lucy...waiting is very anxiety producing

I want you to know I'm thinking of you and sending hugs from NY

We wait for the results together. You're not alone

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I too am awaiting test results so we can wait together and support each other during this time. I have been terrified and my anxiety through the roof. Yesterday I decided I would live the next two days like a normal person to the best of my ability (tests are supposed to be in tomorrow) because things may change for me on Monday. I have been dealing with this since Nov. 7. Called back after screening for a diagnostic mammogram. Showed microcalcifications of an indeterminate nature-BIRADS 4/no further classification. Went for a stereotactic biopsy which ended up not feasible. So open biopsy was my only option: 12/17/14. Pathology from hospital is basically indeterminant as they have sent it off to Mayo for another look. My surgeon discussed the possibility of ADH. Still scares me because there is not much difference between ADH and DCIS. Hang in there. I'm thinking of you.

Hi Lucy😁

You are not alone, we are here for you!, Waiting is the hardest (((Hugs)))))

Dear Jeeper, Welcome to the BCO community. We are sorry that you worry and anxiety have brought you here but as you can see this is the place to share those concerns with others who truly "get it". Most of our members will agree that the unknown is far worse to deal with then what is known. It seems as though you are getting good support here. Keep us posted and let us know your results. The Mods

Hello Ladies. I am also waiting for test results. My appointment is tomorrow. I had core biopsies on the 12 of December and scared about results. I wish the best for both of you, and positive results.

Hugs 

Fear while waiting for results, is something that practically everyone here has been through and will agree that it is a horrid time. There is no easy way through it though keeping busy does seem to help.

Remember to take a list of questions with you for your Doctor, and if possible a friend or relative, as two sets of ears are better than one, and they can take notes. If you ask permission you may even be able to record the meeting on your phone, as there may be so much new technical details that you may be presented with.

Hopefully, the results will be benign and you'll be able to relax again.

We wish you the best results.

The Mods

Lucy...I have 2 adult daughters when i was diagnosed they were in their 20's

My older one also couldn't cope very well not in front of me but with her friends i heard she was crying all the time

Some children show different kinda emotion

I'm glad you found this site

Sheila♥

Take a look at a Laypersons guide to DCIS and anything that has been written by Beesie on DCIS, this website. You will understand so much more if you read this information. It has been kept updated too. Don't read the Google stuff, unless it is from a really reputable place.

To answer your question about women with grade 3 DCIS ending up having a Mx, I don't believe it is the "norm", as such, it has to do with the amount of DCIS, and the margins.

There are women here who have had one Lumpectomy surgery, had clean margins and radiotherapy and they move on. There are others who have had two or three surgeries to get clean margins all round and others, who have done all that and still ended up having an Mx.

There are others, like me, who opt for a Umx from the start and yet others, who go for a BMX, with or without reconstruction. All may still need rads, or the ones who opt for the Umx or BMX sometimes get away without the rads, but then they usually have a Sentinel Node Biopsy.

I don't mean to confuse you, I know this sounds like a mine field. I was offered my choice of Lumpectomy with Rads,or a Umx with Sentinel Node Biopsy, in case there was any invasion discovered in the final Pathology. I also had a second opinion and decided for many reasons, that the Umx & SNB, without reconstruction was right for me.

Take your time with your decision making and don't be swayed by what anyone else "thinks" you should do. It has to be your decision and you'll find that there are as many reasons for the decisions, as there are women, on these boards.

There will be others, who will share their experiences and tell you why they made the decisions that they made. Ask any questions you like, everyone here is willing to help, if they can.

Hi Jeeper, I am sorry you've received these results, but if it is a single foci microinvasion of DCIS, that won't really change the treatment plan, from that of pure DCIS.

I wish you all the very best, let us know how you get on.

Dear Rekidal, just to let you know about my experience last month. My diagnosis is below and I chose a lumpectomy. When the pathology report came back after surgery that I did not have clear margins, I wanted surgery the next day. But it was a weekend and I had to wait until Monday. The surgeon went right back in the same place, so no scar change, and I was home the same day. Easy peazy.

Here is how I grade the difficulty of this journey:

Worst - Waiting for diagnosis. Feared the worst, prepared for the worst by reading all I could, and prayed for a healthy outcome. Cried in the shower, could not sleep, but kept a brave front which I think my family did not fall for.

Best - Surgery itself. The surgery staff treats you like a princess from the time you walk in the door. The anesthesiologists are so thorough and knowledgeable. (After watching the care and attention given to the high-risk-for-surgery patient in the next bed, I knew I was in good hands.). And the recovery team was quick to make sure I was comfortable upon wakening.

Somewhere in the middle - Recovery. I wanted to bounce back quickly, but I had some issues which you can read about in my other posts. Just click on my name. It is different for everyone.

Lucyfish, I had a scare about mets to right lung. It turned out to be benign. Until I got the results I was a basket case. Luckily my NP put me on Xanax. If this is an option for you I recommend it.

(((Hugs))) to all.

Thank goodness quiltlibrarian, that's such good news, all the very best to you!

Hi rekidal, it's good that your surgeon has great confidence in her abilities, but it is you, who needs to be confident, in her. I would have taken offense to that comment. I have blind faith, in no one!

Of course it is important to do your own research, this is a big deal and you have to be happy with your decisions, with the help of your surgeon's guidance. Getting a second opinion is totally your option, many of us did that.

Take care and let us know how you get on!

Happy New Year! Had a biopsy this morning, looks like holidays and my health are connected. Mammogram day before Thanksgiving, 2nd mamo and ultra sound day before Christmas, now biopsy day before New Years', Everything went well, wasn't as bad as I projected in my mind. The doctor and I are acquaintances so she will call me Friday with results, though we spoke honestly about options. I know with faith in God and doctors I can face all things. Can't wait to see what next holiday brings!