profbee
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Nov 30, 2012 01:42 AM profbee wrote:
Hello, Teach! Bilateral just means both sides. So, they'll mammogram both sides. Will it be a needle biopsy? In that case, they just go in with a needle--even if it's a core needle biopsy--nothing a band aid can't cover. The doc will tell you how long...at least a few days. But she/he may set up an appt with you to give you the results.
Keep in mind that MRIs are VERY sensitive. Just because it's a mass doesn't mean it's cancer. It's so great that you're getting it all checked out, but don't worry too much about not feeling anything and having something show up on MRI.
Best of luck!
16 weeks of Taxol/Lapatinib 4/2011-8/2011, BMX with TEs 8/23/2011, 4 rounds of AC ended 11/10/11, Tamoxifin started 11/25/11, Herceptin starting 11/28/11, exchange surgery on 12/19/11.
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Nov 30, 2012 02:12 AM KansasTeacher wrote:
Not sure what kind of biopsy. I have already had a mammogram for both breasts and ultrasound which showed nothing. Not sure why they want another one then. Thanks for your reply.
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Nov 30, 2012 05:42 AM DC197 wrote:
Hi KansasTeacher,
The original mammogram that you had was a screening mammogram. Now that there is something suspicious,you will receive a diagnostic mammogram, which is a little different and will focus on the areas that are suspicious. That will help them when they do the biopsy. If they think the mass might be a cyst, they will do a fine needle biopsy, and the cyst will disolve. If the mass is hard, they will do a core needle biopsy, which extracts a sample to be sent to pathology. Neither biopsy is painful; they will numb the area first. You may be a little sore afterwards, but they will probably give you an ice pack. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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Nov 30, 2012 04:15 PM momof3boys wrote:
Are you having a bilateral mammogram or a bilateral MRI ?
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Dec 1, 2012 12:04 AM KansasTeacher wrote:
Its a bilateral mammogram.
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Dec 1, 2012 01:00 AM sewingnut wrote:
The biopsy results usually take a couple of days. If you are having a diagnostic mammo you should know something before you leave. The radiologist talked to me before I left.
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Dec 1, 2012 01:08 AM KansasTeacher wrote:
DC197, do you think they will do a biopsy then, if the mammogram shows something?
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Dec 1, 2012 04:22 AM ShelMel wrote:
Hi KansasTeacher - If you're scheduled for a biopsy after the diagnostic mammo, then yes, you'll have the biopsy if they find anything suspicious.It sounds like they've already found something suspicious, so this mammo is for diagnostic purposes only, to do the biopsy.
Some places will be able to give you some preliminary results immediately. Some places don't. You can most definitely request it and see what they say.
More than 80% of findings wind up being benign. I'll be praying that yours falls in the 80% category.
Sending you hugs & prayers,
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Dec 1, 2012 08:10 AM DC197 wrote:
@ Kansas Teacher,
As Shelmel has said, they will probably order a biopsy. In my case, the biopsy had to be scheduled for another day, but perhaps some places do it on the same day. Good luck and hoping for a B9 result.
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Dec 1, 2012 02:48 PM KansasTeacher wrote:
Thank you all for your help. I recently lost a friend to bc amd am praying that mine will be b9. I will update as soon as I know anything.
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Dec 1, 2012 02:59 PM auntienance wrote:
My biopsy was done the same day. The radiologist told me that the spot was suspicious but the results took a few days. Over an agonizing weekend of course. It seems like they always do.
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Dec 1, 2012 03:09 PM schoolmom wrote:
I had my core needle biopsy on Tuesday and cancer diagnosis on Wednesday and saw surgeon and oncologist on Thursday. All very fast. Biopsy was pain free and easy for me....
Good luck with tests.
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profbee
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Dec 3, 2012 11:29 PM profbee wrote:
Hey, Teach! How did today go???
Fingers are crossed for you.
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Dec 4, 2012 12:45 AM, edited Dec 4, 2012 12:47 AM
by KansasTeacher
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The mammogram showed nothing, but the ultrasound found all the masses that the MRI found. Radiologist did not see blood flow. The lumps ranged from 5-8mm. Waiting to see if my breast cancer wants to do. Radiologist said it would be up to my dr if she wants a.biopsy. I'm thinking if there is no sign of blood flow I might wait and see. Let me know your thoughts.
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Dec 4, 2012 01:03 AM marie5890 wrote:
No blood flow is a good thing Kansas Teacher. This is one of the times you are going have make a decision that is based on what is good for you, and only you can really decide that....
Some women would still want to have it biopsied. For me, also having had an MRI pre-biopsy, I had one just to determine exactly "what" it was because that was unclear. But my breast surgeon told me right of the bat that he wasnt overly concerned about it since there was no blood flow. But he, too, wanted to know "what" it was...
For me it turned out to be something called PASH. Completely B9. And normally PASH is an incidental finding, but for me it was it's own lesion.
But at this point, since there is no blood flow, you can take a sincere deep breath and breath easier. From there, consult with your Dr, and make a desicion on what is best for you.
Nov. '10 Mammo,U/S, MRI showed suspicious 9mm x15mm mass . Jan '11 Biopsy Dx-ed a PASH tumor (rare, but benign tumor)....All I ask is for peace and serenity to the depths of my soul. Makes the rest of life more live-able.