Stereotactic biopsy on the 30th of November.

ScarletandCooper - Don't know what you read but I believe the percentage of biopsy results that are cancer is 20% not 30%. Of course if you have cancer its 100% for you but your odds are better than you think-- as I understand it. I just had a biopsy last Wednesday of calcifications in a pattern (linear) that is highly suspicious for cancer but prior to the biopsy my surgeon gave me the 20% odds. The result today was benign. Waiting is the pits. Good luck with your results. Polly

The appearance of my nodule in all screenings (mammo, u/s, MRI) was highly suspicious primarily because it was spiculated (almost synonymous of bc).  Thankfully the histology from the excision biopsy operation turned out benign.  Nevertheless, psychologically I went through hell from June 14th (mammo, u/s) till July 19th (histology results) to the extent that I consider the month of July 2018 the worst month in my life so far.  Waiting sucks but positive thinking must prevail.  Sending tons of benign wishes your way

I had a birads 4 last year with my stereotactic. As I said before it was benign! Many birads 4 end up being benign. I know it is so very scary.

Stay off google. Stay right here. It’s safe and supportive. Try not to think of things too far down the road...just focus right now on getting through your biopsy and getting those results. I will be hoping to see your good news soon after the 30th. My advice for the biopsy day is to make sure you know when and how you’ll be getting your results. Ive been through 3 of them now and knowing this (the when and how) really comforted me through the waiting.

Listen to Wigging and stay off Google! And even be thoughtful about the threads you click on here. The waiting is the absolute worst. My only suggestion is try and distract yourself... start a craft project, read, bake a big batch of Christmas cookies, binge watch a new tv series. For what it's worth, I had a stereotactic needle biopsy, and it wasn't that bad. They do one more mammogram to find the area of concern again. You're still squished in the mammogram machine for the biopsy, but with a little less pressure. There was a pinch when she injected the Novocain, but then just pressure. Bring your favorite OTC pain reliever and some water with you, and take some in the car before you leave the doctor's office. And ask about how you will receive the results- my PCP called me, and the results were back in a few days. All of us here have felt the frustration and anxiety of waiting for test results of one kind of another - you will get through this! I'll be thinking of you!

Hi Scarlet,

I also have a BiRads 4 lesion being biopsied November 29. This is a little bean they've been following for the last 12 months and at my most recent exam, it had enlarged quite a bit and changed in kinetics on MRI. I think we ALL understand the hair pulling associated with waiting.

Last year, I had calcifications biopsied which ended up being ADH. Most biopsies DO end up being benign and I keep telling myself that as I approach this next biopsy. I don't have golden words of wisdom for how to pass the time except for stay the heck away from Google if researching doesn't provide you comfort. I have times where knowledge is power. Then I have times where knowledge is terror - it all depends on your perception.

Do try to realize the odds are in your favor. Most importantly, don't forget to breathe. Long, deep, cleansing breaths can go a long way in getting you through the day one minute at a time.

Sending you comfort and peace from Pennsylvania...

Its not that you have a 20% chance of having cancer, you have an 80% chance of not having cancer! I'd take that bet all day long! Wouldn't you bet on a team that had an 80% chance of winning? I would!! (My husband's a gambler😉, he'd love an 80% chance of winning)💖

Dear Jtjjc5,

Welcome to the BCO community. We appreciate that you shared your story with others here who are also waiting and worrying. We are sending you positive thoughts and hoping for a benign result. Keep us posted. The Mods

So sorry to hear, but glad you are optimistic about it. Much luck and hugs to you. Stay strong!

I just came from the surgeons office. I was given a choice between watch and wait, or lumpectomy and 5 week’s of radiation. I chose the latter. I’m feeling good about the decision. The anxiety of watching and waiting would be too much.