Hello! I’m looking for some insight on what all of this means. I’m only 30 and recently found a lump. I went for a mammogram and ultrasound then had a ultrasound guided needle biopsy. The doctor was unable to penetrate the mass after 2 hours and what samples they did get from the surrounding area was inconclusive. I’m concerned that instead of doing another biopsy the doctors are going right to a lumpectomy. All of this has happened within weeks! Anyone know if this is normal or do I have reason to be worried?
hi axm,
Presumably as the dr could not get a conclusive sample, they decided to proceed with removal to be sure they can get to the bottom if what it is, rather than put you through more attempts at biopsy, they are only being thorough.
This is always an anxious time, but mostly it turns out to be nothing serious.
let us know what happens,
ann x
Hi Axm
When I went in to have an ultrasound and mammogram because of a lump I’d found, they didn’t biopsy at all and are going straight to a lumpectomy which I’ve got on Weds 11th. I was told they didn’t know what it is but it’s not a cyst and doesn’t appear to be vascular. I do admit I was a bit worried that they hadn’t done a biopsy first! I hope you get your appointment through soon for the op and it all turns out to be good news.
Celene xx