Hello!
I had my biopsy procedure yesterday and am now waiting anxiously for the results.
The biopsy was more difficult than expected because of how deep the position of the nodule is and how small the lesion is. The radiologist had to call another physician in to help pierce the nodule and retrieve the specimens. Has anyone else had a similar experience of having a more challenging biopsy because of how deep it was into the breast? What result did you end up getting?
I am also feeling very bad about keeping this a secret from my teenage children. I have been wanting to spare them from worrying, but at the same time, it feels strange not to be open with them about the process. Is there anyone out there who told their teenage children about the biopsy prior to receiving the result? Do you wish you had waited or are you glad you did? Thank you!
Hi there…
I had 5 biopsy’s in my first appointment from both breasts and lymph nodes, then had to go back for vacuum biopsy a week later… all very sore but in reflection was to make sure they had all the information before deciding on my treatment plan. I ended up with single mastectomy with reconstruction and they will keep an eye on the other breast yearly now.
I have a 14 year old son and was quite honest from the get go on what was happening. I didn’t go into loads of detail, however helped him understand what was going to happen. My local cancer trust put me in touch with a psychotherapist that specialised in children and teen counselling which really helped my son… might be worth asking if there is some local support for your family too…. It takes the burden off you a little bit, letting you family have open conversations with someone outside of the situation.
I didn’t tell my kids anything until I had a plan from my doctor. My youngest told me afterwards that she was grateful I didn’t. She wouldn’t have wanted to know anything until I was sure of what was going on. Anyway it wasn’t about keeping a secret from my kids. It was about keeping them from worrying until they had to and even then, keeping the worrying to a bare minimum.
Not quite teenagers yet but didn’t tell my kids (older 2 are just 12 and 10) until after biopsy and initial scan so I could give them a fuller picture and to reduce their anxiety. I also didn’t tell wider family and friends until then either. I had 2 close friends, my husband and my sister in law who knew from biopsy. It helped me to carry on as normal (ish). Do what feels right for you but I would say I am pleased we waited til after results. Not knowing is the worst time. I really hope you get positive results and that they come quickly xxx
My sons were 11 and 15 and I didn’t mention anything until I’d got my treatment plan. I rang for my results when I was with my sons as the hospital were fairly confident my lump was a fibroadenoma so I had to hide my devastation from them when I got my cancer diagnosis which was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I wanted to be fully prepared with all the facts before I told them and we had a good cry together. I am now 1yr cancer free and I’m so very proud of how brave my sons were.
Good luck x
Sorry to hear your biopsy was difficult it’s painful on a good day
We kept mine a secret then diagnosis and preparation for Mastectomy for 4 weeks as 16 Year old was going through GCSEs, it’s hard and some people considered us wrong but it was good as in we weren’t over emotional when we told them so could help answer their questions and support them
Good luck on your journey, you do what’s right for you xx