Biopsy Monday and wigged out

Imaging can only take us so far - if it's something atypical, they request a biopsy precisely because they cannot be sure what they're looking at. Approx 4/5 breast biopsies come back negative so it's fair to assume this will too, esp if their impression is papilloma. Just think of the biopsy just another tool to tell you what is happening in your body.

Odds are on your side & whatever the results or the next recommended steps, you will be able to handle it. Really, you will ...

hang in there, try to plan some fun stuff this weekend and put it out of your mind. Stay in the moment

I understand your worry but try not to get ahead of yourself. There is nothing like a tissue biopsy to get an accurate diagnosis. As you said dense breast tissue can sometimes be challenging to see what's going on. Just take a breath and remember there is nothing you can do to change what is possibly there. You just have to remain optimistic that they said it appears benign by appearance. We can't change our diagnosis but we can change the way we handle things. Keep busy this weekend and Monday will be here before you know it! If it is positive you will find the strength to handle the situation, one step at a time. Best wishes to you and enjoy your weekend!

about 13 years prior to breast cancer I had a papilloma. It was biopsied and then removed in procedure much like a lumpectomy. Having been through that and then later breastcancer, the biopsy and surgical removal of the papilloma was easy for me and I was pregnant and in my second trimester at the time. You got this!

yes my papilloma was a normal one and yes it was the same side where i later developed breast cancer. My breasts were what we call “busy breasts”. I have had a lot of different benign lumps (cysts, fibroadenoma, papilloma) and bumps over the years. After my mastectomy, more “stuff” was found in my breast tissue making me very glad I had the bilateral mastectomy.

I understand the fear. I was very anxious when I had this biopsy. My papilloma was found because I found a large lump in my armpit. I needed to have an ultrasound of that lump. The imaging center automatically did ultrasounds of my breasts because of the lump in my armpit. That’s how the papilloma was found. Of course at the time they had no idea what it was.

Try and keep yourself distracted and busy while you wait! My go to tv show when Im needing distracted is Friends.

Update when you can

Glad to hear you got through your biopsy! I know the wait for results can be agonizing, but like Moth said above, most breast biopsies come back benign. Just keep reminding yourself of that and find some fun distracting things to do this week while you wait.