Ultrasound guided biopsy question

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FLFishing49
FLFishing49 Member Posts: 17
edited January 2019 in Not Diagnosed But Worried

Hi all,

I have an ultrasound guided biopsy scheduled on Wednesday. I was wondering how many of those that have been through it, went back to work afterwards. I have a computer job so it isn't strenuous at all. Since I had an ultrasound that was birad category 5, I figured I am going to need to conserve my sick time for what ever comes next.

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  • Dani444
    Dani444 Member Posts: 522
    edited January 2019

    FLFishing49- I went back to work a day after I think, but with lifting restrictions. I have a pretty physical job and I did ok. I would think you would feel fine to go back to work. I would suggest having an ice pack you could put in your bra, it really does help!

    I understand how scary a BIRADS 5 is. The testing and waiting is sooo hard. If it does come back as cancer know that you will get down to the business ofkicking it's a**. This community is an amazing place to find information and support. Let us know how it goes. We are here for you!

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  • Wigging2000
    Wigging2000 Member Posts: 295
    edited January 2019

    Physically I would think you would be fine with a non strenuous job.

    Emotionally it may be harder than you think to go back to work the same day...but it would provide for distractions! I’ve taken Xanax for each of my biopsies so had to take the day off for all of them.

    The whole process is stressful. Be kind to yourself whenever you can. Hugs to you! I will hope for benign results for you. And like Dani said, if you do get the news that it is cancer you will kick it right back to where it came from!!



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  • MelissaDallas
    MelissaDallas Member Posts: 7,268
    edited January 2019

    I could have gone back to work, but was glad I didn’t have to. I stopped and bought groceries on the way home..

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  • FLFishing49
    FLFishing49 Member Posts: 17
    edited January 2019

    Thank you all for your replies. I will play it by ear but will probably go back. I would rather have something else to think about. Everyone says the waiting is brutal so I need a way to pass the time. Supposedly it will be 4 to 5 business days to get the results.

    Dani444, thanks for the reminder about ice. I'll take a pack into work with me.

    Fingers crossed that all will be well but if not, I feel better knowing I can come here for support.

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  • FLFishing49
    FLFishing49 Member Posts: 17
    edited January 2019

    Wigging2000 thanks for the virtual hug!!

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  • MNTiff
    MNTiff Member Posts: 5
    edited January 2019

    Wishing you luck today! I had an ultrasound guided biopsy yesterday and went to work afterward (also a desk job).
    They advised no heavy lifting and to take it easy for 24 hours. I have had very minimal discomfort and haven't even felt the need to use ice or take any meds for it but maybe mine is just in a "good" spot?

    Sending support and positive thoughts your way!

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  • Dani444
    Dani444 Member Posts: 522
    edited January 2019

    I hope everything went well with your biopsy. Sending you good vibes today, if you feel like sharing, let us know how it went.

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  • FLFishing49
    FLFishing49 Member Posts: 17
    edited January 2019

    Thank you Dani444 for thinking of me. I just got back. It wasn't too bad. I had read all of the posts on here that had to deal with the biopsy so I was ready. For the most part it was sort of painless but they told me that because the lump had vessels, it would sting even with the lidocane and I think they knicked a muscle so that got my attention. Glad it is done and over with. Now I have to wait until next week to find out the results. I have told myself that I am not going to think about it. Lots of stupid Netflix for me this weekend.

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  • FLFishing49
    FLFishing49 Member Posts: 17
    edited January 2019

    Hi MNTiif,

    I do feel like I have been kicked in the chest but I am back to work. Thank goodness for desk jobs. Mine was done deep on the inside left side so I guess that isn't a "good spot".

    Hope your results are good ones!!

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  • Parrynd1
    Parrynd1 Member Posts: 408
    edited January 2019

    My biopsies all went pretty smooth and I went back to work right after. Bring ice packs! The ice packs don’t feel like they help a ton, but they really do make a difference in the days after. I’ve had more biopsies (different kinds as well) and can tell you ice packs really help. I’ve tried it both ways and always regretted no ice packs. And Tylenol just in case you are a bit sore. Good luck! It’s a pretty easy procedure just relax and know that the doctors know their stuff.

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  • FLFishing49
    FLFishing49 Member Posts: 17
    edited January 2019

    Hi Parrynd1,

    Just got back about a 1/2 hour ago. I had a great doctor and technician. They talked the whole entire time and we were laughing and joking. It really put me at ease. They send me off with an ice pack. Think I'm going to be using it until bed time.

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  • BrinkOfEternity
    BrinkOfEternity Member Posts: 207
    edited January 2019

    Bit of a late post, but I went straight into a meeting after biopsy with an ice pack in my bra. My only worry was having the ice pack fall out! Hope you held onto yours okay!

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  • FLFishing49
    FLFishing49 Member Posts: 17
    edited January 2019

    That's hilarious Brinkofeternity. I thought about that and actually went out and bought a new bra that covers that area really well. Managed to keep it in all day.

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  • FLFishing49
    FLFishing49 Member Posts: 17
    edited January 2019

    Hi All,

    Just got the results of my biopsy. Intraductal Pappiloma, not cancer. I still will have to have an excisional biopsy but I am a lot less nervous about it. I want to thank all of the great people on this forum. When I got that birad 5 on the ultrasound, I thought sure it was going to be BC. I read everything I could on many of the boards and I found great comfort knowing that there were people out there willing to help others go through their journey. You are all awesome!!

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  • Salamandra
    Salamandra Member Posts: 1,444
    edited January 2019

    Great news!!

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  • Dani444
    Dani444 Member Posts: 522
    edited January 2019

    so glad that you got good news

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