Topic: MRI Biopsy Do-able

Mom=breast cancer/BRCA2, 1st cousin 39yrs breast cancer/BRCA2...I'm 43yrs/BRCA2.  Oct 13th mri results showed 5mm suspicious spot.  2 weeks later, into the cancer center for ultrasound and additional mammo (5mm could not be detected by these).  Radiologist & cancer doc recommend mri core biopsy. 

 Core biopsy was a breeze.  I'm small breasted and was concerned about puncturing a lung, etc...but the radiologist explained and answered every question of mine.  It did NOT hurt one iota.  The shot stings and you feel tugging- but you should not feel pain.  The MRI machine is loud, his needle makes a sound, but other than that...it's doable.  Before this procedure, I googled and it scared me to pieces.  I hope that my experience encourages anyone who is up for the biopsy.  Oh, they took approx 12 samples- which I was kind of surprised (thinking only 3-5) but good they're thorough.

 48hours later, kind of sore...but taking it easy.  Called w/results...at this time I have a reprieve as it was not malignant.  With fam history...I think my doc & the radiologist were both surprised.  Be vigilant, be prepared, but don't be afraid.  You can do anything if you're not afraid. 

 Memorize this verse:

"For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."

2Tim 1:7

angie