Hi everyone. I received the last results from my second ultrasound and the radiologist advised a core biopsy. I really can’t wrap my head around all this. The report said that it has grown a little bit from the first ultrasound and the characteristics of it show that it does not look like a cyst. I’m wondering if this is the reason for the core biopsy rather than the fna. I never knew about this type. Im just so scared. I don’t want to go through this, especially alone. I know I have to but…I’m just falling apart.
Hi jenny, i would just like to try and reassure you, i had a core biobsey in may where they took five samples, it was fine i didnt feel a thing and it was over in know time, i was very scared of the unknown at the time, and very proud of myself when it was done, you will be just fine, and in very good hands, good luck with your results and try not to worry,
Debbie x
Thank you for your message Debbie. You’re right. The unknown is probably the scariest part for me. It is nice to hear from someone who has been through that too. I hope mine goes as well as yours did. Thank you for reaching out!?
That is such a great idea! I’m usually so focused on every detail of every movement and that makes it that much more terrifying. And music can be so calming. I’m going to pick out a couple good songs to keep in my brain for tomorrow.
jenny4joy
Some very good advise from Debbie here.
Sending you a pair of the tough pants for tomorrow, I know it doesnt feel like it but it is good that they are being so thorough for you.
Will be thinking about you tomorrow, let us know how you get on.
Helena xxx
jenny4joy,
Thinking of you today. I think it is harder because you know that you are going to have the biopsy today. I had mine at my initial assessment, so no time to think, although I felt scared and shocked at the time as I was sure that nothing was wrong! Don’t worry, you won’t feel anything as they’ll use local anaesthetic at the site. That’s good advice to try and focus on something else while it’s being done. The lovely sonographer held my hand throughout whilst I talked nonsense, which I do when anxious! I work on a paediatric ward where there are lots of mobiles on the ceilings for distraction purposes - I said that they should have something to look at while ladies are having a biopsy, and we decided that a picture of George Clooney would be nice!I
All the best today, it will be okay. Sending you a hug xxx
Hi Jenny4Joy,
Sending you all the very best wishes for today, I hope it goes well. X
Hi Debbie. So after all that planning and thinking of songs and trying to contain my anxiety, I woke up this morning,turned on the news and my route to the VA hospital where I am getting everything done was up in flames. I actually live in California where we are battling so many fires right now? So my biopsies are now being rescheduled. Hopefully within the next two weeks. I’m so sad because I just wanted to get this all over with and now I have to deal with more waiting.
Helena, Thank you so much for the tough pants☺️
Unfortunately my biopsy was postponed due to the fires surrounding our area. The waiting continues…
Hi Hufflepuff! Thank you so much for the message. Im sure that is hard doing a biopsy without notice too. i usually like planning things out in my head first but then again that makes me lose my mind! Lol. I’m thankful knowing that it is not too painful though. I really love the idea of being able to look at the handsome George Clooney too! Thank you for your well wishes. Sad to say that I had to cancel my appt due to the fires surrounding us. Now I must wait even longer.
Thanks so much crocrazy for your message!! I will be waiting a bit longer now for my biopsies. Waiting is just awful isn’t it.
Hi Charys! Yes and the waiting continues. And I’m a very anxious person so it just affects my everyday. Although it won’t hurt much, I think that clicking sound will scare me just as much. I think A panic attack when I’m there is very possible too. I’m just not very good with these things. My mind wanders and every thought imaginable comes my way! Thank you for your message!!
Thank you so very much Helena. Yes I’m a bit far away from there. I looked for awhile trying to find a group online and this group was the absolute best. So thankful I found all of you amazing women. Thank you for the kind words. The firefighters are working so so hard. They are our angels right now. ?
Charys. I’m the same way with medication. I try to stay away from it so much but I have to give in sometimes. I’m sure it’s a whole different world when you have to go through these processes after having so many years with little issues. But yes you are so right. You just gain strength in all of this. Although I’m strong one second and crying like a baby the next. I guess it’s the journey of it all. ?
jenny4joy,
I’m so sorry to hear that you were unable to have your biopsy today. I hope that you don"t have to wait too long for another appointment. Stay safe xxx
I am now scheduled for Friday. I’m happy that I don’t have to wait too long but now the nerves begin again. I was wondering, since the radiologist does the biopsy, do most have a female or male radiologist? Just curious. I’m in the Veterans system here which is mostly male dominated but we do have two radiologists that specialize in the biopsies. So I know I’m seeing a male radiologist. I was thinking whether I should ask if the other one might be a female? Is it more comfortable? Or does it really matter in the end?
Hiyer, it depends how comfortable you feel I guess…its your right to ask for female if you prefer but there might not be one there to do the procedure. However, I’m an equal opportunities gal and to be honest have never bothered. During treatment I had a 2 male team doing radiotherapy treatment on many days and the oncology team and every medical team contains male and female. To me a body is a body and I just want the best radiologist/surgeon/oncologist irrespective of them bring male, female, gender neutral, transgender etc.
Hi there Charys. I feel more relieved now that you said that. I was thinking that some places were mostly staffed with women for this. Don’t ask me where I got that idea from lol. I know some women feel more comfortable with a female dr. I kind of turned into that way for awhile too. I was curious if other facilities were similar to the va system?
Lol. That last part was funny. And yes I agree that no matter who it is that trust is soo important and being likable. I think I had some bad experiences which made me a bit weary around some Drs. So hoping he’s awesome and the best at what he does.
I didn’t see your whole post. Sorry. I was saying your thoughts of the two male team vs the head oncologist was funny. Thank you for your insight. Nice to know how others experiences are. It makes me not as nervous going into all of this.
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