US Biopsy Complete, Made to Delay Skin Biopsy
I’m 37, had a mammogram & ultrasound earlier this month due to changes in my right breast not responding to dermatological treatment (persistent itching, raised bump/rash, discharge). The 2 findings were Birads 4 (no letter): a small mass in the upper outer quadrant (10:00, U.S. biopsy), and the other a skin-related lump near the nipple (12:00, requiring skin biopsy).
The breast specialist won’t schedule the skin biopsy until I receive the results from today’s biopsy, stating that it’s for my benefit so I don’t have to see her twice if my results are not benign. Which, I guess is a good thing… however, it just prolongs my waiting and my nipple issue is my greatest concern. The mass in my breast tissue is so small and I want even aware of it. The constant itching, paint twinges, etc in my nipple/areola area are driving me mad and I’m so concerned that there’s something going on that is getting worse as time passes…
i just needed to write this somewhere as I try not to panic outwardly. I don’t want to share with anyone just yet in case everything is fine, I don’t see the point in having everyone worried. Also, I don’t want to be harassed about results every other day either.
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Hi there! I’m sorry that you’re stuck in this quiet waiting period and that your doctor won’t just take the skin biopsy already. Hang in there! Wishing you the best!
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@girlnamedmaria thank you! I said I was going to be fine and just not think about it lol but it’s like the minute the exam was over my brain flipped a switch and now this stopwatch is running and I’m waiting on an email from my chart or my phone to ring…or I’m picking up my phone scrolling Reddit “do I have breast cancer” threads 😂 it’s a weird feeling, the not knowing. I’m don’t feel particularly scared yet…just a bit unnerved like if I know I can relax a bit and move on with a plan…if that makes sense? It’s the not knowing that’s making me antsy lol.
I hope you’re doing well.
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