ultrasound biopsy

I went by myself the first time. The second time husband was with me. He was allowed in for the “pre-game" but not for the procedure. And, he is an MD. It is a small space. It is dark. It is pretty quick.

In my two experiences, I was in a gown, undressed from waist up. Arm out of gown on ultrasound side. Laying on side with wedge pillow behind. Arm above head. A few pretty much pain free injections of lidocaine. Then the gel is applied and ultrasound done. The radiologist explains that there will be a loud snap, kind of like a nail gun, as the biopsies are done. Several samples are taken. Tech holds pressure on the site for a bit after. Then you get dressed and go. They gave me little ice packs both times. For me, both times it was quick, easy, pain free. The waiting afterward sucked way more!

Good luck, cbass1313! Let us know how it goes!

My facility doesn't let anyone come in to the procedure rooms.

I was on my own for my biopsies, but the nurse that was assisting was super nice and held my hand. The ultrasound one really wasn't that bad.

50 years old. Been getting mammos every 1-2 years since 40.

Last week's showed "asymmetry in left breast compared to prior imaging". A spot compression mammo (tomosynthesis) was ordered. Radiologist read on-site and ordered a sonogram. Sonogram was done and categorized as a BI-RADS 4. I didn't ask if it was a BI-RADS 4a, 4b, or 4c. They have now ordered a Vacuum assisted breast biopsy (VABB) and I am freaking out! They didn't see a clearly-defined mass, per se, but they said that the breast tissue had changed and become more dense and looked different than previous mammos and sonograms.

I am so fearful and confused. Anyone had something like this happen? . . . . . . what happened next? . . . . . and what were the results? Any suggestions? Thank you!