It all happened so fast....

Late August I was sitting at the island and felt something weird in my LB, my hand moved immediately to rub the spot. I figured it was just another spasm from lifting weights or house cleaning, but this time I felt a lump. Nervous, but not overly concerned I made an appointment with the doctor. He did not feel the lump, just thought my LB was "meatier" (yup his word) than the RB, thankfully he referred me for a mammogram and ultrasound. It took just over 2 weeks to have the mammogram and ultrasound done. During this time I was concerned, but seeing as the doctor didn't feel the lump, even though I still could, felt that it must be "all in my head".

The mammogram for me was not painful, both breasts were done for comparison as this was my first of I am sure many to come.

The ultrasound tech felt the lump as well as got pictures of it. At the time I didn't know, but it is a "small" 1 cm lump. I was sent back to the waiting room for the radiologist the look at the images. Another mammogram was requested of the lump and back again to the waiting room. In the end it was decided to biopsy.

Now enter freak out mode. It was only a 5 day wait to have the biopsy, but of course this is the longest 5 days of your life. I spent time on Google wanting to know how other women with confirmed cases of breast cancer found out. I googled statistics, wondered if living in my area was a higher risk do to our chemical valley. The night before my biopsy I found this site and was thankful to learn of many other women's experiences and helpful tips!

Core biopsy: Definitely wear a sports bra, my needle site is right beside the underwire and even today I am wearing a sports bra to avoid aggravating the site. I had the most wonderful nurse and radiologist, everything was explained to me and the radiologist had a light-hearted side that helped you feel more comfortable and at ease. For me there was no pain, not even the freezing, which I expected to be the worst part of it. I was told 4, 7 and 10 days for the results - lol. The radiologist said to call the doctors office in a week, as the earliest I could see my doctor was not for 2 weeks due to him being on vacation.

I have to say now that the biopsy is over with I feel ok, not as stressed, no more googling; really what more can I learn? I am currently feeling positive that this will come back non-cancerous and I will laugh at all my anxiety and stress that I did for nothing!