I have microcalifications and have been told I need a core needle biopsy. I am too panicked and fearful and will not do it. Please don't try to tell me it's not painful, I have read both sides of the story, that is not the issue. The issue is just the thought of it. I don't want to know what's going on, I want general anesthesia. So I have decided to go with a surgical biopsy. However my surgeon stated that they would have to do the wire localization before surgery which wouldn't be much different than the needle biopsy. I have been reading about the new procedure of Intraoperative Ultrasound which would replace the wire localization while the patient is awake. The Intraoperative Ultrasound in done in Surgery, before the biopsy. The patient is under anesthesia and studies have shown it is successful with non-palpable microcalcifications also. Are any Cancer Centers utilizing this procedure? I live in Indiana, and will travel.
If this doesn't work , I will just take a wait and see approach.