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Had my other mammo---could use some good vibes

KKJ — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 17:53:55 GMT

Went in today to get more images and also an ultrasound. They told me I need to have a suspicious area biopsied. Naturally I'm in a panic. Would like to hear from any ladies here who've had biopsies done. Did yours turn out benign? TIA

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SoX — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:00:16 GMT

Not anymore, but for five years I had ultrasounds and biopsies every three months for suspicious areas ... it all turned out well in the end.

I'm sending you my positive mo-jo to help you through this.

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on the bay — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:04:41 GMT

@KKJ -

I know that is always a worry and everyone is different so it is good they are on top of it.

I have had several needle biopsies-all benign and I finally said take out (it was a benign cyst very common with fibrocystic breasts) because I was tired of going thru all the ultrasound mamos though this is very common with women who have this. And it was benign.

I also opted not to have the "marker" put in-I forget what it is made of some kind of metal or something?

cause I didn't like the thought of something staying in there. They like to put it in so they can see where the biopsy and or concerning place was.

The hardest thing was waiting but I was sure that it was ok and I hope yours will be too!

In the meantime try to distract yourself with everything and anything you think will help!

Mindless streaming perhaps if you have it or tv or a good book! Notes and calls or emails to people, you know

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LindaSal — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:06:59 GMT

@KKJ I had a breast biopsy done in 2014. I had found a lump a month before my routine mammogram when taking a shower and had to go in sooner. Mine unfortunately was not benign and I'm not going to sugar coat it for you, it's uncomfortable.......On that note, do not panic until you know what you are dealing with. My sister also went for a breast biopsy recently and naturally was in a panic due to my situation. Hers is benign and therefore will be montored for any changes. We do not have a history of breast cancer in our family...........

So my take is this, I am sending you the best vibes I possible can. But I feel if , and that is a big IF, there is an issue it is best to find it and treat the problem. I never have missed a mammo in my life and had stage 3 breast cancer so, that biopsy pretty much saved my life so I am appreciative for it. Godspeed.

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KKJ — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:09:24 GMT

Thank you ladies who've shared your experiences with this. I'll be honest with you---I am an emotional wreck with the tears flowing as have had some health issues in the past and this has just sent me over the edge. And it doesn't help that I always think the worst in these situations. I'm praying it's benign. Am waiting for my Dr. to get it set up (biopsy).

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Porcelain — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:16:32 GMT

Great vibes coming your way. The best thing you can do for yourself is keep busy and do anything you can to forget about it for extended periods. Watch comedies.

If you know any short prayers or mantras or sayings that center you, say them whenever your thoughts go out of control. Out loud if necessary. It drowns out the unproductive thinking.

No matter what happens, health issues are just a matter of going through an evaluation process, and if necessary, a healing process. Your only responibility is to get yourself to the appointment. As you have already experienced, once you are there everyone else handles the rest for you. The process swings into motion for you as it has for countless people before you.

Sending you lots of warm fuzzies! All will be well.

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KKJ — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:16:50 GMT

@LindaSal Thank you for sharing your story and I am so glad that you got it taken care of too! That must've been so hard.

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SuhseK — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:18:45 GMT

Prayers, and the very best of luck to you! 🌺🌸

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KKJ — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:24:28 GMT

@Porcelain That is very good advice and you're right that I need to try to focus on other things right now. It's just hard for me as I'm a very high-anxiety emotional person anyway (especially during this pandemic) and this just sent me over the edge. I need to remember God is in control.

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Peaches McPhee — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:26:50 GMT

I had a biopsy in 1998. I remember because it was one month before my wedding. Benign thank goodness. I understand your fears though.

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kare29 — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:27:45 GMT

I had a stereotactic breast biopsy (my choice) about ten years ago for a suspicious looking area on my right breast. The findings were "atypical cells" and the recommendation was to have the cells removed. A lumpectomy without the lump. Which I had done ASAP. There were no follow up meds to take but I did have to go to the hospital for follow up mammograms 6 months later and for a year or two after instead of going to the women's health center.

If I had to do it all over again I would have opted with the surgical biopsy instead of having the stereotactic done because I think things would have moved along a bit faster. I am not sure if the surgeon would have just removed the cells and that would have elimanated having to go in a second time.

I go for my mammo faithfully every year and knock wood, all has been well. I know this can be very scary but we are women and we are strong and we deal with things as they should be dealt with! Hang in there--Karen

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itsmagic — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:36:52 GMT

I had a stereotactic breast biopsy about 20 years ago for a spot that showed up in my two mammograms. Laying on the high table on my stomach with my breast hanging through the hole in the table and the doctor sitting on a stool below made me think of a cow ready to be milked 😳 😁. It ended up being a calcium deposit and they did put a marker in there to mark the spot. I have not had anything else show up since then. Sending good vibes your way that your biopsy turns out well too!

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1Snickers — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:38:27 GMT

@KKJ I had the needle biopsy done and marker placed several years ago. It turned out fine. I've had 3 d mamagrams yearly since, & one yesterday that showed nothing suspicious.
I hope yours turns out fine also!

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MalteseMomma — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:47:51 GMT

Sending prayers your way.........

and some {{{{hugs}}}}}} too

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MoonieBaby — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:48:57 GMT

@KKJ

Prayers for you and nothing but positivity and the BEST of Vibes.

Yes - I had this happen in the past, my experience was as it turned out nothing to worry about (that time)...I hope the same is for you - please don't worry yourself sick.

Let us know how things turn out for you.

Sending love,

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Silver Lining — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:51:56 GMT

@KKJ

My sister had additional images and an ultrasound. Then a biopsy was needed. We were scared. Results came back negative. Several years later my other sister went through the same process but her biopsy was positive. She had radiation and takes estrogen blocking meds. She very recently had more follow-up blood tests, mammogram, and a physical which will be done every six months. No signs of cancer. I'm praying for your test to be negative. Both of my sisters are doing great.

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Meowingkitty — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 19:41:50 GMT

I've had two. One several years that was benign but we removed it anyway because it was pretty big. Basically that one was a pile of glop. Then last December I had one for something suspicious about the size of the tip of my pinky finger. That one was a benign cyst also. Worst part is the ultrasound and waiting. She kept going over and over it while pressing on my boob to find it because it was so small. As soon as the doctor inserted the needle it popped and she knew it was a cyst. You will probably bruise a bit.

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Miss Pepsi — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 19:42:41 GMT

Sending many prayers and good vibes your way. I have had needle biopsies done and all came back negative. Praying the same for you. Hang in there.

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KKJ — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 19:49:23 GMT

They said I will be having a stereotactic biopsy. Does anyone know why this is done as opposed to the regular biopsy?

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Silver Lining — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 19:56:54 GMT

@KKJ

I forgot to tell you that many years ago I had to go back for more images and an ultrasound. Terrified. Nothing further was indicated. I still go to the same place for my yearly mammograms but they now have the 3-D equipment. It's far less uncomfortable and captures even clearer images. The on-site radiologist reads the mamo and gives you the results. Takes a little more time but worth waiting. They send the results to your doctor and mine has me come in for the physical part. He always asks me if I do self-exams. I think something can show-up that wasn't there a week ago so I do it. Again, I'm sending you prayer.