How long for biopsy results?

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rkrage
rkrage Member Posts: 3
edited April 2019 in Waiting for Test Results

So I had my MRI-guided biopsy on Monday and am not doing well waiting for the results. The biopsy came as a result of a follow-up MRI that I had because I had to get a biopsy ten months ago, that originated with nursing problems I was having with my newborn. It was benign. This time the follow-up found something on the other side. However, I'm currently nursing only on that side. There was no mass, only enhancement that didn't match the left side. From the MRI report, it seemed that they weren't aware that I was still nursing. When I talked to the radiologist before the biopsy, I shared my concern with him. He took his initial set of images, came in and told me that he had checked and neither the technologist or the radiologist had known that I was nursing and that at this point it was up to me whether or not I had the biopsy. This was as I was still laying totally still face-down on the table. I chose to go ahead with it for peace of mind, but am now a wreck waiting. Last time, my results were available in under two days, and I'm imagining the worst that I still haven't gotten them yet.

What is the typical time it takes to get back results, either good or bad? And how comforted would you feel that the radiologist was offering to cancel the procedure? I feel like he had to be pretty confident that it was fine, as he would be opening himself up to problems if he was wrong, right?

Thanks in advance for any thoughts you have!

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited April 2019

    Hi rkrage and welcome to Breastcancer.org,

    We're so sorry you're here and worrying, but some others will surely be by soon to offer their support to you while you wait!

    According to the main Breastcancer.org site's page on Biopsy, it should take "a few days to a week" to get your results.

    Hang in there and we're sending our best thoughts your way! Let us know what you find out.

    --The Mods

  • momto3sons
    momto3sons Member Posts: 311
    edited April 2019

    I know how rough the waiting can be! When I had my MRI guided biopsy I think it took about 3-4 days for my doctor's office to call with results - hopefully you'll hear something ASAP!

  • sammi2006
    sammi2006 Member Posts: 74
    edited April 2019

    I just had an mr guided biopsy on tuesday and have been stressing out too. I can tell you that ot does usually take 3-5 agonizing business days to get the results. I am sending good vibes your way❤

  • rkrage
    rkrage Member Posts: 3
    edited April 2019

    Thanks for the replies! I was relieved to hear yesterday that everything was benign. Sammi2006, I hope your results are positive, as well!

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