Awaiting Biopsy Results~ sick to my stomach!

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JerseyRenee01
JerseyRenee01 Member Posts: 221
edited October 2015 in Waiting for Test Results

Hi Everyone,

I just came across this forum. In the past week everything has turned upside down & I have never been so scared in almost 42 years of my life!

Last Monday I had my 1st Mammo {3D}. I got the call back next day saying microcalcifications left breast. I return next day for additional magnified images. Told needed a Biopsy. So then Friday, Oct 16 a Stereotactic biopsy was done.

{ microcalcifications arranged in a linear & branching configuration in upper-outer quadrant left breast}

BIRADS category 4- Suspicious

I have done nothing but google & when I read this, I am not setting my hopes high:

Microcalcifications with linear distribution and branching are always considered high risk for breast cancer -


They said today or tomorrow for results. I do have an appt with breast surgeon tomorrow afternoon. I can't even function normally. Every second of the day my mind is on this. I am so scared!


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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited October 2015

    Dear JerseyRenee01, We are sorry that you are sick with worry and glad that you reached our for support. Waiting for results can be so so stressful. Please keep us posted on what you find out. We are hoping for benign results and are here for you regardless of what you learn. Stay connected. The MOds

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  • JerseyRenee01
    JerseyRenee01 Member Posts: 221
    edited October 2015

    thank you so much!! Just need all the support I can get just like the rest of us on here.

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  • mkkjd60
    mkkjd60 Member Posts: 583
    edited October 2015

    Hello Jersey, I'm from New Jersey too! I'm sorry your first mammo has turned out to be so nerve wracking. Please know (and I'm sure you do since you have been on Dr. Google!) that 80% of Birads 4 are benign. Odds are definitely in your favor! Also, even if you do have a pre-condition that may lead to bc in the future, now you know and you can have extras surveillance (maybe rotating every six months between mammo and mri, like me). Please let us know how you do. Fingers and toes crossed for you! Mary

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  • JerseyRenee01
    JerseyRenee01 Member Posts: 221
    edited October 2015

    Hi Mary {neighbor},

    Thank you so much! I need to stop googling!! I know they have no baseline. They just have a good way of scaring you so much! I just haven't been myself & feel bad because I know my 21 yr old & 13 yr old daughters are affected too especially seeing me this way. My husband feels helpless

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  • Djabi53
    Djabi53 Member Posts: 184
    edited October 2015

    Hi JerseyRenee01 - I'm from New Jersey too. I understand how you feel. It's hard to think about anything else. I'm in an every 6 month watch and wait follow up protocol. I am a different person since this process started. I wish you good results. Please keep us posted.

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  • JerseyRenee01
    JerseyRenee01 Member Posts: 221
    edited October 2015

    It is just so frustrating! I am sorry you are going through this as well Djabi53! So basically you have to wait & see if cancer appears!? Ugh!! I am hoping results tomorrow since I do have a 3:45 Dr appt & was supppsed go over results.


    Have a good night!

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  • dtad
    dtad Member Posts: 2,323
    edited October 2015

    Hello fellow jersey girls..... The waiting is the worst...... You feel feel much better when you have more facts.Hopefully it's benign. There is nothing scarier than when our minds wonder with the unknown. Try to stay positive. Remember you are fine until they prove otherwise! Hang in there and keep us posted. Good luck...

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  • JerseyRenee01
    JerseyRenee01 Member Posts: 221
    edited October 2015

    Thank you dtad!! I literally am sitting here like oh yay another sleepless night not knowing!

    I hope you are doing ok!!

    I love that I found this forum to support eachother! 😘

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