Can anyone shed some light on this?

I just got my mamagram magnification view report " extensive cluster of microcalcification at the superior mdeial right breasts demonstrate suspicious pwodery appreance and right biopsy is recommended"; also the left side" relatively punctate appearance to the scattered microcalcification mostly compatible with dystrophic, benigh process. However, given the nature of right side, random stereotactic needle sampling in the region is also needed to consider."

I am very anxious now, i don't have any family history and my breast side is considered small. I don't know how this happened? what should i do now? do i choice not to remove my right breast? it is really awful ....what's difference between biopsy and stereotactic needle?

My family doctor is referring me to surgeon to get biopsy done. I am waiting and very scared! help me!!

[Cleveland Clinic]

Dear whyme00:   A stereotactic biopsy uses mammogram or ultrasound to identify the area that needs to be biopsied to be certain that the needle is sampling the correct area.  The breast surgeon will be able to explain exactly what needs to be done and how you will get results.  The results of the biopsy will help to determine the options for next steps.

[calgal98]

Sterotactic biopsy is a xray or sonogram assisted proceedure to be sure the needle used for biopsy is accurately placed prior to taking biopsy samples.  I have one being done tomorrow for a suspicious area.  My breast surgeon referred me.   It is scarey playing the waiting game  as our minds tend to go all over from *its nothing* to *i'm dying*.   Try to remain calm until you have all the facts.   Best wished for your proceedure!   Vicki

[whyme00]

Thanks Vicki. I really appreciate it! I certainly feel for you and the wait is not easy. I just got the phone call from doc regarding the reports today, and it is a very difficult day for me. Seemly my mind is not functioning very well.....

I wish you good luck tomorrow and hope you are fine. please do let me know your result.

Lynn

[calgal98]

Thanks Lynn.  I was told it will take about 10 working days to get results....It will seem like forever!  This process of test and wait is grueling.  

Will be thinking of you too, as you go through the process.

Vicki

[whyme00]

wow, 10 days, it does seem to take forever.....is it possible that you can call them and push them to get the result?

I was advised that diopsys shouldn't be done too early( below 40, I am 36), which may cause difficulties for later mamagram chek up and caner may hide and grown udner the Scars. I don't know if i should consider myself lucky to find it early or not? or shal i go for the second oppions?

Do you get the same dignose as mine? " clusters of microcalcification", which means calcium deposits. Do you know if i need to change my diet?  because everyday i drink milk and take it extra calcium. Thx!

I will be thinking of you tomorrow, hope everything is fine tomorrow!

Lynn

[calgal98]

no, they found a suspicious area on my screening mammo and diagnostic and ultrasound haven't cleared up the picture.  The concern is invasive lobular carcinoma.  Not always easy to assess on film.  Biopsy is to get a better picture and diagnostic.If they can't locate it  for biopsy then the next step is to go down to UCLA for a research diagnostic.  I don't have microcalcifications, just other indications that need to be cleared up.. I think they say 10 days in case they need to consult with other doctors/labs.  Perhaps if its nothing I'll hear sooner??  
Vicki

[whyme00]

Perhaps you are right about that. all the best.

Lynn

[whyme00]

thx!

Can you tell me if i need to change my diet, such as reduce calcium in-take? " micorcalcification" means calcium deposit, doesn't it? please advise! thx!

Lynn.

[calgal98]

I don't think that has anything to do with it, but ask your doc.   Vicki

[marrtamj]

your right.. it is torment waiting on the results..your mind does wander from one extreme to the other..i had a mammogram 2 weeks ago..and just went back  wednesday for a spot compression and sonogram on both breast for suspicious areas and the results will be in friday nov.30th..you just have to try and think positive untill you know different and then support is a wonderful thing..good luck..think positive..  

[Montana girl 06]

The nurse only answers the initial question, but here's my two bits after doing research for my own calcifications. You don't need to reduce your calcium intake. No one is sure why the breast lays down microcalcifications. One theory is that with malignant/premalignant conditions, there is an abnormal production and turn over or death of cells. With cell death, calcium is a by-product. BUT, calcifications are also a normal part of aging, or can be caused by injury to the area. The majority of microcalcs are benign. According to California Pacific Med Center, only about one out of four women with calcifications thought to be concerning enough to warrant a biopsy, has a breast cancer, usually at an early and very treatable stage. So, it may not be cancer. If it is, it's most likely a very treatable cancer or precancer. I know waiting for biopsies and results is really hard. Trying to find pleasant and positive things to dwell on really does help, but I know your mind will still go back to the worry at times. I've been there 3 times myself. I'm one of those who now has scar tissue, and we have finally come to the conclusion (after 3 benign biopsies) that my previous biopsies have caused more suspicious, but benign calcifications to form...

I wish you ladies the best and will keep you all in my prayers.

[whyme00]

Thank you very much, Montana girl!

I have been told that I need to be cautious about biopsy. Because the tissues and structure of the breasts may be damaged and become easily infected and cancerous after biopsy. That said, Cancer may grow under the scars where the mamagram is hard to detect by radiologist. Have you heard anything of it? what's your thought

I am seeking for second appions of my mamagram magnification view reports regarding the suspicious extensive clusters of microcaltifications. The appointment has been made to see a surgeon next wednesday , i can't wait to see her....

Thanks for the prayers and let us pray together and wish all ladies the best.
Lynn

[Norah_Za]

I have never heard that biopsy would cause breast cells to become cancerous. Who told you that? I would agree with chance of infection but cancer from biopsy? Do you have any medical report on this? I am sking because on 2003 I had a biopsy done on my lef breast which was benign. and this year I was diagnosed by DCIS. I will appreciate your respond. Thanks Norah

[whyme00]

I was told by a breast cancer patient that i better be cautious before proceeding biopsy. Because once you are biopsied , the tissue structure in your breasts are changed. The infection of the scar may become cancerous and cancer may grow under the scar where the mamogram (mammogram) is hard to detect. Therefore I am going for the second or third oppions , afterall, biopsy does concern me, although there is no offical research founding. I don't want to take a chance. I hope you can raise your question to your doctor and see if DCIS grows from the biopsy scar. hope this help!!!  please do share with us if you heard the feedback from your doctors.

this has been second difficult day for me after receiving the magnified view reports. My breasts have the swollen pain feeling ( like before period) and my period is irregular, Everytime when my period came, i always had swollen and painful feelings on my breast and for two weeks, then when it finished, the pain and swollen is gone. I just wonder if it is normal to have pain for so long? two weeks?......do you know anything about it?...I truly hope we are all well soon! LYnn

[calgal98]

  Just had my stereotactic biopsy done and it went much better than I anticipated.  I asked for more numbing agent before he began and felt very little of the proceedure.  My doc had prescribed some valium for the proceedure and it did help as I was really uptite.  The radiologist expects to have results by the end of next week.   I'm glad thats done, but wouldn't hesitate to go through that one again.  

  Hope you are doing better---hang in there!.    Vicki

[whyme00]

Hi Vicki, I have been thinking of you whole day and wondering about your process. Glad to hear that everything went great. Thanks for letting me know. I will see my surgeon next wednesday for a consultation.Thanks for the encouragements and please keep me posted of your result. All the best to you ! Lynn

[Montana girl 06]

Lynn, I've never heard that the tissue can become cancerous  because of a biopsy. Biopsies do cause scar tissue that can make future mammograms more difficult to read though. Stereotactic biopsies generally leave less scar tissue than excisional biopsies. It's true that cancer can grow behind scar tissue and "hide", but the cancer is not caused by the previous biopsy. I think getting a second opinion is a great idea. I would certainly ask to have your questions about scar tissue answered. What is the birad rating on your radiology report?

Vicki, I'm glad to hear that the stereotactic wasn't too bad. Praying for good results. Keep us posted.

[calgal98]

I will do that Montana....waiting by the phone...

[whyme00]

Hi Montana Girl, Thanks so much for your info. I don't have information concerning on birad rating yet. Because Family doctor only read the report to me over the phone but didn't tell me birad rating, even when I called again to ask for that. Tomrrow I will go to see surgeon in the morning and I certainly will ask again and raise the question regarding scar tissues. I am in a panic mode. Pray together...................

[Montana girl 06]

I know well the stress of waiting for biopsies and reports. It's always a good idea to ask for a copy of the actual report since it's hard to remember all the details. There may be things you don't understand, so try to get the copy in your hands before the surgeon leaves the office. Praying for you.

[calgal98]

Will be keeping you in thoughts tomorrow.  I should have some kind of  phone  answer on Thurs according to my surgeon.  I meet with her again next week for a go over of the test results.  She gave me a lortab and 10mg of Valium prior to my stereotactic.  Sure glad I had it as I was a basket case.  Don't be afraid to ask for premeds from your surgeon if you want them.  The radiologist won't have much available for you.  I'm a real baby when it comes to pain....too many surgeries and proceedures in my 54 years.  I just had to be sure to have someone with me before I took them as I wasn't fit to drive after! LOL  Hugs!!!  Vicki

[whyme00]

gosh, my surgeon looks very young. When I raised questions regarding scars, she said, there is no scars after biopsy, except when you have surgery.I guess she is a newly graduate. Therefore, I requested her sending my x-rays to her radiologist( i was told they have the best radiologist) for review, because I wanted a second oppinion. She recommended to get core biopsy done. And there are two type of core biopsies " stereotactic under mamo and the other type is under ultrosound. Sadly, It will take a week for them to get back to me. The wait is not braindraining!! I wanted an experienced surgeon, the receptionist told me that all doctors there are great!??? When i raised some other questions, she said " breast cancer is not caused by stresses at all"???? i am wondering should i change to a senior surgeon, because i don't want to be a guineapig to a newbie...

[calgal98]

My surgeon is very young too, but I kinda like that as her learning is more current and I've viewed her accademics and they are great.  I feel really confident with her.   My problem is that she is farther away and their oncology is farther away than our local hospital.  If I need her surgery services, though, I feel very comfortable with her.   Her specialty is breast surgery so that works well for me.  I won't have much of a scar at all with the stereotactic.  It was done by the radiologist and will be little more than pimple size when all done

[whyme00]

thanks vicki....

[calgal98]

Well, my breast surgeon just called me and said that it was great news....I missed the bullet this time and it is fibrocystic disease and not malignant.  I don't know whether to laugh or cry.   Thank you guys for all the support and prayers.   Someone listened.  Hugs to all,   Vicki

[calgal98]

Well, my breast surgeon just called me and said that it was great news....I missed the bullet this time and it is fibrocystic disease and not malignant.  I don't know whether to laugh or cry.   Thank you guys for all the support and prayers.   Someone listened.  Hugs to all,   Vicki

[whyme00]

god bless you!  lynn

[Montana girl 06]

I'm so glad to hear your good news. Thanks for letting us know.

[Montana girl 06]

I was told by my surgeon that stereotactics are not supposed to cause new scar tissue, too. But, then, why do I have more scar tissue? (I assume the new hard area in my breast where the stereotactic was done is scar tissue.) Excisional biopsies are more likely to cause scar tissue, which is one reason stereotactics are often preferred. If you asked only about scars, that's a different issue. They make such a small incision for a stereotactic (about 1/4 inch) and mine healed very well. All three of my scars are barely noticeable to me. I can see why she said there would be no scar.

If you're having a stereotactic, the surgeon is more for advice, since a radiologist actually performs the stereotactic.

My mom was told years ago that stress could be a factor in her lung cancer, but I don't know that research has proven that. Just like they say diet can be a factor. I try to live healthy, but I am not going to let the fear of potential cancer rule my life. I would think a new surgeon would be up on current research and be fine to consult with. If you were to find you had cancer you could always get a second opinion. Did you get a birad rating?

[whyme00]

I am very impressed by your positive outlook and thanks for your encouragement and advice. Today, I called surgeon's secretary to follow up the status , surprisingly, she put me on hold for a long time then other girl picked up the phone. I complained that I didn't like the fact that secretary put a patient on hold without letting patient know what's going on. I said being a patient I expect basic service and i don't like the secretary 's service. I requested not to talk to secretary again. The girl was very understanding and put me through surgeon's nurse, who sounded nice over the phone. She told me some background of the surgeon, who is 36 and has 8 years surgical experience and considered a best uncologist in breast center. She asked me to take her words but still up me to decide if I don't feel comfortable with her. I said the secretary should have given me these info and I wasn't explained when I raised the questions to scretary but being put on hold. Still,  i would like to take a leap of faith , perhaps I was a bit subjective when I first saw the surgeon( new graduate looking) , besides the answers to my questions were not very convincing. Now i am patiently waiting for the biopsy to be scheduled next week. I become anxious!

As for birad rating, i don't know what it is ? since reports are with doctor. Can you please share the inform with me? thx! Montana girl!!!

I agreed with you the fact that stress could be one of factors but not the direct cause. However, if my surgeon said no, i assume perhaps that's her belief. Thx!

[calgal98]

birad is the rating from the radiologist which tells you how concerned they are that this might be a malignancy or if follow up is needed.  A 0 means they don't have enuf info to make a determination yet.  That usually means more mammo's or ultrasounds etc.  They rate from 0-5, but I can't remember all of the details.  You can do a search and find the info pretty easily on the internet.  

   One of the things I like to do with docs is to ask for copy's of the reports so that when I go to another doc for something else I can have that in my hot grubby hand to show them.  It prevents delays sometimes or lost files.   Keep a file going of everything you gather and questions that come to mind so that you can take them with you for your consults.    Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.  

[Montana girl 06]

It is important to get a copy of your radiology report which will include the Birad rating. I always have to request my copy from my medical doctor or breast surgeon.  They'll mail it to you if you want. My medical file got lost for almost several months when my doctor moved to a new clinic, so I learned my lesson about asking for copies of all reports. Plus, it's easier to ask questions on this forum if you have actual terminology from the report.

Eight years sounds like a decent amount of experience for a surgeon. It seems all my doctors are younger than me these days...

Let us know when you're scheduled for your biopsy.

[whyme00]

Thanks for all advice. I will call them to send me a copy of reports Monday. Thanks for the supports.....

[whyme00]

Finally I am scheduled for core biopsy tomorrow 11:00am. It has been a long wait that really gets me anxious. I am very nevous and.....it must be painful....

[calgal98]

My biosy really didn't hurt.  I've had a few twinges in the breast since, but nothing that lasted or was too painful.   I iced my breast for the first couple of days and swear it was the right thing to do.  I used a ziploc and crushed ice and put a light towel around it so I wouldn't ice-burn my breast.  20 on 20 off.  

    If you are really concerned about pain, ask your doc for a pain killer and sedative before hand (your primary or surgeon, not the radiologist.)   I did because, like you, I was very anxious about pain.  I really had no pain with the proceedure.  My surgeon gave me a lortab and a valium.    Let us know how you do.  Will be thinking of you!!  Vicki

[whyme00]

Thanks vicki. how are you feeling so far? Is there any restrictions with respect to lifting your arm or other activities after the biopsy? how long did it take to get biospy done ? Thx! I am indeed in the panic mode;-)...everything is uncertain before the pathology report is out.

[calgal98]

I didn't have any trouble lifting my arm, but took it easy lifting for a couple of days. Once I got into the radiologist it only took about 45 minutes to do everything.  Don't panic.  Panic really doesn't change the results of anything and only makes it so much harder to put one foot in front of the other.  Trust me, I panicked. :-)   I told my hubby that I felt like I was living my life in third person...watching everything/one else moving around me but being unable to do anything.   And it was all for naught.  All that worry didn't benefit me a thing...the results were the same as they would have been if I hadn't worried!  All that energy that could have been spent elsewhere.

   Sit down and do some deep breathing and meditating.  It was the absolutely best thing for me.    Vicki

[Montana girl 06]

My  biopsy experiences really weren't bad at all. I agree that icing is definately the way to go. They had me wear a sports bra. Then I put a regular bra over the top and put the small ice pack in between the bras when I went to work the next day. It bothered me to jog for about a week after the biopsy so I took it easy on exercise. They didn't limit me in any other way after my stereotactic. After my excisional biopsies they told me not to lift anything heavy for a week, but that's a bigger incision. I hope all goes well for you. I know it's stressful waiting for results but try to dwell on the positive. I'll keep you in my prayers.

[whyme00]

thank you all. I just had biposy today. There were four clicks sound I heard and felt uncomforfy with the position, other than that it is like lying on the dental Chair;-) It took them a while.....I am waiting for the result now, I was told I have to wait for 10 days, especially during holiday season.. it is quiet emotionally challanging. Thanks for the prayers. If I don't get to talk to you guys, I wish you a merry christmas and happy new year!

[calgal98]

Glad the test is over for you.  I hope you have a wonderful holiday season and that all is fine for you.  Vicki

[Montana girl 06]

The holiday season does tend to slow everything down. Hopefully you'll have lots of fun activity to distract you. I'm glad it went ok. Now I'm praying for good results.
You have a great Christmas, too.
Carolyn

[ziggy123]

Haven't written in a long time but I think of you often. Hope all is well with both of you. Merry Christmas and a Wonderful Healthy New Year to you both!
PS I love your pictures! It is great to have a face to put with your names! I wish I wasn't so vain or I would post my picture-no seriously-I take horrible pictures!!

[Montana girl 06]

Hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Now, I want to see YOUR picture. My picture was taken in front of my bulletin board at school so I have stuff growing out of my head.

[whyme00]

Thanks . carolyn. Happy holidays to you!!!. I just wish new year could come soon so that I can get to see my surgeon and hope the report will be ready by then ( Jan 2. 2008)...during the holidays, I have developed the anxiety from the wait, not from festivities ;-) thanks for the prayers.....I wish you be in a great health in coming years!

[Montana girl 06]

Hang in there, and try to stay busy. I'm still praying for good results. Happy New Year.
Carolyn

[ziggy123]

I read in your profile that you suffer from heart flutters. What exactly do you mean, as I have been referred to a cardiologist for rapid, irregular heartbeats? The lab would not do a stress/echo on me, because my heart rate soared to 135/bpm BEFORE I even got on the treadmill!!

[Montana girl 06]

My heart flutters keep me awake sometimes at night, during the daytime they catch my attention, and on occasion they cause sort of a catch in my breath, but other than that they are not a problem. They do not affect my energy level or ability to jog, plus it never flutters when the doctor listens to my heart, so she doesn't seem worried about it. She said if they got worse I could wear one of those monitors. But, as I check into flutters more on the internet it sounds like mine are benign flutters, made worse with caffeine, during perimenopause and menopause, etc. which fits me. My flutters are usually very brief, another reason they don't seem to worry about them. I have so many wierd things to talk to the doctor about when I go for my annual that sometimes I'm afraid she'll think I'm a  hypochondriac. I found a medhelp forum on heart palpitations very informative and feel more comfortable now that I'm better informed. How are you doing with your rapid heartbeats?

[whyme00]

I just got to see my surgeon and it was a great news for this time, not maligant. I am required to go back for a mamo in six months and see her again. Thanks for the help, prayers and kindness.

Carolyn, you take good care of yourself.

Lynn

[ziggy123]

I do not think that my situation constitutes a flutter. If I take my pulse, I can literally feel the missed/skipped beats. From the few tests that I have been able to get through, my cardiologist does not seem to think it is anything to worry about, however, my anxiety level overpowers my common sense. It is no different when I go for my six month mammo follow-up. Common sense tells me that I am not going from an okay report to stage 4 cancer in 6 months, but the fear I experience before I go is overwhelming. The last time I saw my surgeon, he told me that he only has one other patient (besides moi) who has opted not to take medication and be followed every six months. I was surprised to hear this. What do you think?

[calgal98]

  That is so wonderful.  I'm so happy you got such good news.  I go back in 6 also.  I think its pretty standard anytime you have a biopsy.  Happy New Year!!

[Montana girl 06]

Thanks so much for sharing your good news. Now you can relax and enjoy life.
Carolyn

[Montana girl 06]

I agree, it sounds like your heart does more than flutter. I wish your doctor could find a solution. I imagine the flutter makes you even more anxious and the two build on each other.

If I remember correctly, taking tamoxifen would only decrease cancer reoccurance for you by a very small percentage, right?  You explained in previous posts why your circumstances did not seem to justify the negatives of taking tamoxifen and I think you made a well informed decision. There are many other women whose odds favor taking tamoxifen. I think each woman is a different case and it's something you need to decide for yourself with your oncologist's help.

I wonder, though if taking tamoxifen would make you worry less. I don't think you should take it just to worry less, but I thought I heard about other drugs with similar positive results that had fewer negative side effects. Maybe next time you see you doctor you could ask if there are any new drugs or therapies that could decrease reoccurance.

I have a feeling you've been reading other posts of women who are taking tamoxifen and worry that you're not taking it. Sometimes I do the same thing - I read about women whose complex cysts or microcalcs are being monitored more frequently and then I wonder if I'm doing everything I should be doing. It's important that we become well informed, but we also need to remember that each case is unique and our circumstances may not be the same as as those we read about. It seems to me you thought quite highly of your surgeon, and there's definite trust involved in making decisions on treatment, also.

I really hope you're able to set aside your worries for a few months. I'm sure it never goes totally away...

Well, I'm back to school and I imagine you are too. It's never a dull moment once school gets going again.

[whyme00]

vicki and carolyn, thanks! got a question for you, did you feel firm on the area of biopsy? how long will it take to be normal? do you massage it? thx!

Lynn

[Montana girl 06]

Yes, I had a firm area after my biopsies, but mostly after my excisional biopsies. IA couple of years after my 2nd biopsy it really hurt for me to lay on my stomach as I got a massage. The massage therapist suggested I press /massage the area very firmly to break up the scar tissue. I did that and it really helped. So, now it's not painful when I lay on it, but it is still much firmer than the surrounding tissue. Also, I did not massage the area until it was very well healed. I don't know anything about massaging the area soon after biopsy so I can't help you out there. I hope you healed well..

[1jitterbug]

Hi,

I just want to tell you how much your posts
have helped me. I'm new to all of this & I
have some clustered microcalcifacations on my lt. breast. I am scheduled for a sterotatic
biopsy nest Thursday.  I'm not so apprehensive
about the procedure now that I've read your
comments.

God Bless & Thank You,
TJ

[Montana girl 06]

TJ
I'm glad the posts were helpful. Let us know how things go. A high percentage of clustered microcalcs are benign and I hope you're in that group.

[1jitterbug]

Thank You, I will.

TJ

[boninclyde]

Hey everyone. Don't mean to highjack this thread but wanted to let you all know whats going on. Hope your holidays were wonderful. Mine were but very busy. I was overwhelmed. I was shopping and for some reason I have been cleaning my house like I am dying. Cleaning all closets, every drawer, every corner, shredding paper, getting finances in order (don't have to worry to much cause there ain't no money LOL) making a budget for a year in case something happens to me. Yeah I know weird. I guess just my way of dealing. I had my mamo yesterday and it was all clear. I had my genetic testing done the other day also and waiting for results. Could take 30/60 days. Pray for my girls. I have an appointment to meet with the doctor who will do my colonoscopy the 11th (what fun, I meet with my anathesieologist on the 24th and surgery is the 29th. Scared poopless. I will get through it. My panic attacks are aweful. Sometimes my legs feel like butter. Ziggy for years I went to doctor after doctor thinking something was wrong with my heart. I had known since childhood I had MVP but docs say it was not any worse. They all told me stress. I did not believe them because life was good back then and there was nothing to stress out about. After years I figured out it was stress/anxiety/panic attacks. I started seeing a counselor about 3 months ago which doesn't seem to help but I'll keep trying. I have to regain control of my life. Well thats my update. How are you all? Sorry so long winded.  

[boninclyde]

I just can't get away from my old long in name. Just so everyone knows it is now idobelieveinfairies and logged in wrong. I'll try to remember. Sorry!

[1jitterbug]

HI,

I had my sterotatic breast biopsy this afternoon. It wasn't as bad as the
apprehension leading up to it this morning
but I took some advice from above & took a Vicodin ES & Xanax 5mg before going. I almost fell asleep during the procedure. I did have
a short bout of pretty intense pain in my
ribs during the procedure but the Dr, gave me
some more Lidocaine & it left then he could finish. He thought it was referred pain & said that was the time he'd ever had that happen.

It will take one wk. for the results to get
back to my family doctor so now it's just
the wait. And I'm sure you know what that's
like but I'm just putting it in God's hands

I think the local is starting to wear off
so I'm not going to stay on here very long.

Thank you very much for the info, advice a listening ear. My Birad rating is 4 on my
magnified mammogram, I picked the reports up from my physican today.

Talk to you in a day or two ok.

TJ

[Montana girl 06]

I know who you are when you log in as idobelieveinfairies, but I'll always think of you as boninclyde.

You have a lot of reasons to be stressed. First I hope your colonoscopy goes ok. That's a pain because you don't see results. But, just think about after your reconstruction surgery. Once you heal from that you do have something to look forward to. Bet you can't wait for summer to get your swimsuit back on. Do they take muscle from other areas of the body for reconstruction? If you don't want to go into details, that's fine. But, if you want to talk about it, I'm here.

I understand your need to get things in order, but you also need to give yourself a little break before your surgery. Take care of yourself, first. I'll keep checking this strand from time to time to see how you're doing. You're going to be ok.
Carolyn

[Montana girl 06]

I'm glad your biopsy is over and all is ok. I know waiting for results is just as hard, though. Sounds like you have a good attitude. I'm praying for benign.
Carolyn

[snowtree]

Well, you know who I am from previous forums, but I stopped by to wish you a Happy New Year and hoping that everything goes well with you, I also hope your colonoscopy goes well, are you having an endoscopy also?  Well, the reason that I'm asking is because I had both done back in 2005, due to the fact that my father had colon cancer, but survived it, the test didn't hurt whatsoever, please don't try this at home, but the day of the colonoscopy I couldn't stand it anymore and I had a cup of coffee and crackers with butter at 5:00 am, then the liquid that I had to drink like two hours later (all at once, my husband couldn't believe me), it didn't taste that bad so all it went together, then a little later I went to the bathroom once (all liquid), but not that much, then later I went to the hospital feeling scared and sorry for the coffee and the crackers, and I told the doctor that I didn't think it was going to work, because I had not cleaned myself too much, of course I didn't say about the other stuff, then he told me not to worry, that if they find some poop inside of me that they were going to put it inside my purse, so I could take it home, I laughed and all that, but nervous still, well, end of story, I was completely CLEAN inside, and no polyps were found, only three big bacterias in the endoscopy, not having anything to do with the colonoscopy.  The irony is that my mother-in-law didn't eat anything solid five days prior to her colonoscopy and she was sent back home, because she was full of poop, my friend also, so anyways, I hope you were clean inside and that everything went well.  May God bless you.  snowtree

[Montana girl 06]

It's good to hear from you. I'm one of those who follow directions - maybe too well. When I had my colonoscopy/endoscopy I was so dehydrated they had a terrible time getting an iv in my arm. (I usually have great veins but this time all their poking around was really painful.) Maybe next time I'll take a few sips of water!

[snowtree]

First of all let me say that you are very pretty, nice picture and nice hearing from you.  One thing I forgot to say and it was very important.  I don't want to scare anyone, because I don't want anybody scaring me, so please take it that I say it in love and only to help others.  Well, when I went for my colonoscopy/endoscopy the only thing that I didn't really liked was the spray they spray in your throat, in my case after like 5 minutes, before they took me in to the test, and before they gave me anesthesia I started not been able to swallow, they I got very nervous and when they went to put the green rubber ball with anesthesia inside my mouth I didn't want to open my mouth and started crying, because I got nervous, then they all told me that it was only going to be like a few seconds and I will be gone for a little while, that put me at ease, then finally I opened my mouth and exactly I didn't remember nothing else, but have in mind that my doctor was a funny one, making jokes about everything, he even made a joke about this, he said that I could leave and get some shopping done, then come back and he will continue, but that I had to leave the way I was, for real, I didn't laugh, because I didn't think it was funny at the moment, because your nerves can betray you, sometimes.  After everything was over I was so happy, and everything was fine, they brought me an apple struddel with orange juice, then I went to eat breakfast with my husband for a third time, I'm always hungry, what can I say.  But, please I don't want anybody to be afraid of these two tests, because they are not bad at all, I understand that you followed the instructions well, and you do good, I will not do what I did again in 2011, because is you think about it, maybe the coffee made me so nervous that I started thinking weird things.  The tests don't hurt, is over quickly, and most importantly we all need to have it done, if you all are so brave, and have gone through so much, pleease, a colonoscopy and endoscopy hurt much less than a mammogram or a biopsy, also, don't be embarrassed, because nobody is looking, just close your eyes, pray, and open your mouth for the anesthesia, then wait 6 more years and have the other one done.   Montana girl have a Happy New Year and God Bless you in everything you do.  snowtree

[1jitterbug]

Just wanted to let you know, I heard from the doctor today & my biopsy is negative. Thank you very much for your support.

Wishing you the best &
God Bless, TJ

[Montana girl 06]

Hooray! I'm so glad all is well. Thanks for letting us know.

[Montana girl 06]

I know your reconstruction surgery is coming up. How are you doing? Just wanted to know I'm thinking about you and praying for you and your medical team.

[boninclyde]

Not doing to good. Having extreme panic attacks and these weird *** nightmares. Stupid stuff like being under anathesia and knowing and feeling what is going on but not being able to speak. I had this really stupid dream that they were working on my head for some reason and left a scrub bush inside. Just really stupid stuff. I am trying to stay busy cleaning, taxes, stuff. My mom (yeah I know explain later) had some chest pain and has been in the hospital and numerous doctors and that has kept me busy. I hope she feels better real soon. I go tomorrow for my pre-op. I just really really hope things go smoothly (no pain would be nice). My family deserves something good to come of all this. I want ask for prayers cause me and God haven't been getting along that well lately but any good vibs are appreciated. My daugthers will try to keep you all posted so just check the boards. Maybe not this particular thread. You'll find me. Thanks fof caring. I hope you and your family are doing well. Sorry I have not been around much just extremely busy.

[Montana girl 06]

I'm glad you only have a few more days of this.  Keeping busy is a good idea. I'm going out of town tomorrow and teach a late Tuesday evening class but will check back when I can. The Lord be with you and give you peace.
Carolyn

[MAXIE97]

I JUST FINISH READING YOUR POST. THEY HAVE BEEN VERY HELPFUL PERHAPS I CAN SLEEP NOW I HAVE HAD ANXIETY ATTACKS AND I AM A NERVOUS. I WAS TOLD BY MY DR THEY FOUND MICRO CALCIFICATION IN MY BREAST FOR ME TO SEE A SURGEON. OF COURSE MY MIND WENT EVERY WHERE. I HAVE TO MAKE THE APT AND SCHEDULE FOR IT AND I AM SO SCARED.   I GUESS THIS IS A GOOD SOUND BOARD BECAUSE YOU CANT TALK TO EVERYBODY NOT EVERYONE UNDERSTANDS.

[MAXIE97]

FORGOT TO MENTION I GOT THE LETTER  TODAY FROM THE BREAST CENTER THE LETTER WAS VERY VAGUE.  RESULTS ARE ABNORMAL CONTACT PROVIDER.
JUST GENERAL FORM LETTER...  MEANWHILE  I HAVE BEEN HAVING HORRIBLE NIGHTMARES, THOUGHTS JUST RACING THROUGH MY MINE.JUST PLEASE KEEP ME IN PRAYER AND THOUGHTS. I SPOKE TO SOMEONE ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE AND IT WAS JUST LIKE DOOMSDAY. GO ON THIS STRICT DIET  NO MEATS NO DAIRY ONLY GREENS.  SO THAT GOT MY MIND GOING AGAIN. I EAT PROPERLY, EXERCISE, REST, TAKE SUPPLEMENTS, NO HISTGORY OF IT.

[Montana girl 06]

Maxie,
Anytime we hear we have abnormal results it it does scare us. Fortunately, many microcalcs are benign. Those that indicate cancer are usually a very early, treatable cancer. If you want more info, like the Birad rating, ask for a copy of the radiologist's report. It may be hard to understand, but it will give you more info. I know this is a very stressful time, but try to dwell on positives in your life. I will keep pyou in my prayers.