Hi everyone,
2 years ago, when I was 22, I had a couple of fibroadenomas removed and posted a couple of times here which helped me a lot! Well I’m back 
I felt a change in the breast I had them removed from before, waited a little while before going to the doctors as I thought it might have been scar tissue. When I did go to the doctors he wasn’t sure either so referred me to the breast clinic, on ultrasound they found a 2.5cm lump, he said as it was close to the surface and already quite big, and that I should have it removed. Day of operation came round, had seen the anaesthetist, was in my gown and drawn on, when the surgeon decided he wouldn’t operate as there hadn’t been a biopsy and my ultrasound has disappeared! Was sent home, and waited for an appointment for a core biopsy, which I had last Tuesday. Got a phonecall today from he breast clinic asking me to go in next Friday for a repeat biopsy, as the results were inconclusive. Was just looking to see if this had happened to anyone else and what happened?
Thanks very much my lovely’s xxxx
Hi there,
Inconclusive biopsy does not mean cancer. Try Not to worry, i know it is easier said that done
My biopsy was inconclusive and neither was the ultrasound. I am told it is very difficult to have a good ultrasound reading as pre menopausale breast tissue and cancerous tumour are very similar. My surgeon gave me the choice to have the lump removed. I chose to have it removed to put my mind at ease. I don’t regret it, otherwise my cancer would not have been discovered.
Good luck and let us know the outcome
Had my second biopsy today…was a bit traumatic! One radiologist couldn’t do it, so I got moved room, had another local anaesthetic, 3 incisions later they still couldn’t get a decent sample, after an hour they had managed to get only 3 samples, and did a fna as they were worried that couldn’t get a proper sample from the core biopsy. Apparently the lump is not close to the surface, it’s is actually really deep and they had trouble getting through the breast tissue, and she said it seemed hard. Anyway…sitting at home bruised and bandaged up! Fingers crossed they’ll be able to get something from this biopsy!!! If not I think I am going to ask to definitely have it removed as soon as I can.
Xxxx
Interesting! I had an inconclusive from an FNA, simply inadequate cells were withdrawn, which in no way means, anything bad, it is that and only that! Inadequate cells! Rather like an inconclusive smear test. Worrying, but happens lots.
I was told at my clinic, that nothing will be removed until they know what it is, because of the danger of removing healthy tissue.
Good luck with your results! Do come back and let us know, I like to read when results come back!
Thank you very much for your reply! I will do…been given an appointment for Friday 13th! Of all days!! But they also said they would call before then if there was any problem so hopefully i won’t hear from them 
Xxx
How did it go Fri?? I am on here because I also will be having a core biopsy. It is not scheduled yet. I had a ultrasound and more mamogram views. Im kinda freaking out!! They found a .04 x .02 hypochoic mass (solid) on my R side at the 2 o’clock position. Does the core biopsy leave a scar? I know this sounds petty… but Im trying to decide if I even want to know. I just went through a total hysterectomy less than a year ago due to a large fibroid tumor. Idont know how much more I can handle right now.
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hi hope all went well with your results friday i had and inconclusive fnac and core biopsy so then went on to have a third biopsy which showed dcis which lead then to do a wle which showed all margings involved it seems that a lot more woman than i thought have inconclusive results but it doesnt always mean something is wrong normally it just means they couldnt get a good enough sample to show anything conclusively xx
HI research
A core biopsy does not leave anything other than a mark, as it is only a needle, hollow, hence the term “core”
Thank you Sommer! Wed MD says a “small cut” is made before the needle is inserted. From other experiences with skin moles… Im just leary of what might be defined as small.
Hi
They do cut you for a core biopsy. They give you a local and the cut is about 4mm otherwise they wouldnt be able to get the core needle in. I had 2 and really cant now see where they made the cut and it wasnt painful just a bit uncomfortable.
Good Luck
Jill
Hi Research,
As Jill above states, the incision is very small, I have had two and now all there is a small mark that a blind person would be glad to see, (as my granny used to say)
The worst part for me, was the injection to numb, and I hate needles…
My incision from my excisional is not large either, it is only an inch long, but so neat, even the radiologists at my scan on Monday were commenting on how neat it was.
I know you mention you have had undergone surgery for fibroids, you will be fine, it is over and done with in 10/15 minutes…
Good luck and let us know how you get on.
Thanks guys… I dont mean to hyjack this thread. My biopsy is set for Fri. the 27th. I’ll let ya know what happens.
Ihad breast cancer 6 yrs ago and have been ok,had a mamogram march 2011 and was told i would have one in 2 yrs,i was sent a letter offering me a mamogram last week so i went and was called back on monday something small had show up on the mamogram about 1mm she did a biopsy which took over a hour to do and i also had aultrasound to check under arms,she said with my history of my mother haveing breast cancer it was more likely that this has happen to me ,i am realy worrid this has come from somewhere else in my body or just a new breast cancer,would the sample that she took look like cancer because i felt that was what i was being told,the test result are back on wednesday,i feel i know what the result will be,i just wanted to tell someone.
Hi Sharon, I’m really sorry that you have these worries again. Waiting for results is such a frightening time. Hang on in there, there may be a perfectly innocent explanation. Whatever it is, it’s small which is a good thing.
Thinking of you
Moondog xx
I am realy worrid but i feel from what she said it has come back,i am hopeing its a primary cancer and has not come from somewhere else in my body,if this has happend to me again i feel with my mother aunty and me i will have to lose my breasts.i just want the 9 may to be here so i know which way to go.thankyou sharon