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Double Biopsy

Last week I had a biopsy done on microcalcifications on my left breast. The doctor had to  move the needle twice to get a better angle and make sure he got a good sample for the patholist. Today I got the results back saying that the lab did test the calcifications and they were benign but they are not satisified with the amount they tested and want to go in again and get a couple more samples just to be certain. They said they are just airing on the side of precaution but these will probably end up benign as well. UGH! Is this normal? I have to wait another 3 weeks so the breast heals from the 1st biopsy. Can these biopsy damage my breast and give me cancer with so much trauma to them? II am very frustrated!
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1790532 tn?1329313506
Hi!

I had calcifications of my left breast that were being observed for a period of 18 months.  I wish I had followed my instincts when I thought they should be biopsied right from the start.  They were keeping them under observation by doing diagnostic mammograms every 6 months.  At month 12, the calcifications weere reported stable, at month 18, my mammogram showed 2 tumours and growing calcifications.  I was sent for Core Biospy.
3 hours and 28 pieces of tissue were taken out.  I was eventually diagnosed with Triple Negative Invasive Breast Cancer, Grade 3, Stage One along with DCIS grade 3. I ended up having double mastectomies with immediate reconstruction using ALLODERM and Silcione Implants.
I am now in the middle of chemo therapy.
I did not tell you all of this to scare you, but to be proactive in your health care.  If you don't feel they got enough tissue, then have it done again by another radiologist.  Be persistent.
Wishing you all the best!

Rondee
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587083 tn?1327120262
Hi,
The concern is that there could be tissue left behind that may have different results.It's really a matter of how much of the tissue needs sampling to be sure.When radiologist have doubts, he/she would rather  err on the side of safety by making certain that nothing is left to chance.  
If I were you I would not hesitate on doing this extra biopsy.It's better to make sure that all is fine,than assuming that all is fine and then find out that it isn't.
Biopsy procedure don't damage the breast,nor give cancer.I understand your frustration,but this things happen and we really have no choice if we want to make sure that our breasts are healthy.
I sure hope that your second biopsy will result the same as your first benign findings.
Wishing you all the best.
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