If anyone has any idea how long I should wait for the biopsy for a Birads 5 spot... I've been waiting a week to here from the hospital to book the biopsy.. I have two spots birads 4 and 5?? Any information would help me... I'm sooo worried.
Thanks,
Lisa
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blue16 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 326 |
May 12, 2008 12:17 pm
blue16 wrote:
Lisa: I went the next day....why wait? Call your dr and let him/her know you want to be scheduled asap. The sooner you know what you're dealing with, the faster you'll get a treatment plan in place. Good luck and post when you can...you're in my prayers, Maureen |
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Lisa1965 Joined: May 2008 Posts: 121 |
May 12, 2008 03:35 pm
Lisa1965 wrote:
Hi Maureen, Thanks for your comments... I'll keep in touch. Warmest regards, Lisa |
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Lisa1965 Joined: May 2008 Posts: 121 |
May 15, 2008 10:03 am, edited May 15, 2008 10:04 AM
by Lisa1965
Lisa1965 wrote:
So, I'm booked for an ultrasound guided biopsy on May 20th and f/u with bc specialist on May 27th... I'm at least have that now, so I can find out and get on with life! Keep your fingers crossed for me. Hugs to everyone, Lisa |
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blue16 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 326 |
May 15, 2008 10:11 am
blue16 wrote:
Lisa: So glad the appointment is for early next week. By the way, it's not a bad procedure...good luck, I'll be thinking of you... hugs, Maureen |
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Lisa1965 Joined: May 2008 Posts: 121 |
May 15, 2008 10:18 am
Lisa1965 wrote:
Thanks, Maureen... your comments are comforting. |
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Sassa Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 406 |
May 15, 2008 11:34 am
Sassa wrote:
Good luck, Lisa. I had a Birads 5 result from one of my mammograms and it turned out to be a totally benign hyperplasia - here's hoping the same to you. Dx 12/6/2006, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/9 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |
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Lisa1965 Joined: May 2008 Posts: 121 |
May 22, 2008 11:26 am
Lisa1965 wrote:
Dear Sassa, Your comments is so encouraging for me... I just keep thinking the 5 means I'm done for... Great news for you. Keep on, Keeping well. xo Lisa |
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wishiwere Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 2549 |
May 22, 2008 11:41 am
wishiwere wrote:
That Number just tells what type of follow up, as they can't tell from the mammo WHAT the mass is, only that one is there and is suspicious. so? Did you have the bx on the 20th? wishiwere
Dx 9/21/2007, ILC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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Lisa1965 Joined: May 2008 Posts: 121 |
May 22, 2008 11:54 am
Lisa1965 wrote:
Just to let you know, my biopsy went pretty well on Tuesday... a little pain, but certainly tolerable. I now know my spots are each under 1 cm and close together and not near my chest wall or gland. The radiologist also told me the lymphnodes look okay, but she cannot say for sure, only the biospy will tell. I was back at work yesterday. They got what they needed and now the loooong wait for the results next Tuesday... keep your fingers crossed for me. Regards, Lisa |
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MelanieK Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1 |
May 31, 2008 11:53 pm
MelanieK wrote:
I have a BiRads 5, 7 mm "highly suspicious" area. I meet with my Dr. this Wednesday for an exam and to arrange for the biopsy. I've been waiting for a week now. Being a nurse makes it scarier. The biopsy will be this week. What is a needle biopsy like? |
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flash Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 134 |
Jun 1, 2008 02:23 am
flash wrote:
The needle biopsy is not bad. It's literally just a needle. No worse than having an IV started. The hard part is waiting for the results. dcis, idc, pagets
Dx 10/10/2007, Paget's, , Stage , Grade 3, / nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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leaf Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3282 |
Jun 1, 2008 05:14 am
leaf wrote:
On a needle biopsy-if you have any pain-complain! At my place they inject some lidocaine into the breast when this happens.
If you're going through hell, keep going-Winston Churchill
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Lisa1965 Joined: May 2008 Posts: 121 |
Jun 3, 2008 11:38 am
Lisa1965 wrote:
Dear Friends, I regret to have to tell you all that my biopsy was positive on both spots for IDC... I'm booked for surgery on June 13th, lumpectomy as the 2 spots are less than 2 cm apart and the surgeon told me she can take both in the same lump...also 3 or 4 nodes, but according to the u/s they are not engorged yet, but the doctor will take them for preventative medicine. And then 1 month later start chemo followed by radiation. Apparently I have a lot of hormone receptors and HER2-... so the doctor told me that's good. My prayers and thoughts are with you all... for B9s... take care xoLisa Now on to the next chapter in my life.., I'm here for anyone who needs me. |
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otter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2402 |
Jun 3, 2008 12:11 pm
otter wrote:
Lisa, that was not what you wanted to hear. I imagine with a BIRADS-5 report, you probably suspected there might be something bad going on in there. Now, at least you know the answer and can move forward. The "treading water" stage is probably the worst of all. Yes, it is good that your IDC is hormone receptor-positive (ER+) and HER2-negative (HER2-). I know I'm jumping ahead, since you haven't even had your surgery yet...but did your doctor explain why she thought you would need chemo? I'm just curious. I'm finishing up my chemo tomorrow (last of 4 tx's of Taxotere/Cytoxan). Chemo is "do-able", and the time goes faster than you think it will. Sorry to hear about your bad news... Hugs, otter Dx 1/14/2008, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/3 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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CAZ Joined: May 2008 Posts: 339 |
Jun 3, 2008 02:05 pm
CAZ wrote:
Lisa, So very sorry to hear about the IDC. Fortunately, your masses seem relatively small. Hopefully, there is no node involvement. The chemo queens here are troopers, but I am shamefully relieved I don't have to join that club. Wishing you strength and courage. Carol (AZ) Prophylactic bilateral mastectomy June 11 |
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Lisa1965 Joined: May 2008 Posts: 121 |
Jun 3, 2008 10:29 pm
Lisa1965 wrote:
Dear Otter and Carol, Thanks for your words of encouragement and my prayers are also with both of you to keep on keeping well... My surgeon told me right away the course of treatment and suggested chemo was necessary because of the multifocal (2 spots) were both invasive type and chemo would make sure there is not a spread... Also one of the spots was grade 2. I like my surgeon a lot, she seemed very positive and very confident that my treatment plan will be successful... and told me I'm going to live a long life... She also told my husband to not start looking for another women just yet! haha, so am I hopeful and confident too, but know it's going to be tough...really tough. Take care and best wishes, Lisa |
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