Waiting for Biopsy Results...Impatient

[Akowens]

I'm 40 years old, had my first mammogram on 09/18/08, called back for additional mammo films and sonogram.  They did a biopsy of a .77 cm lump yesterday (10/07/08).  The lump is solid (not a cyst) and was not round, it was triangular with rounded edges.  Does the shape mean anything?  This is going to be (and has been) a painful 4-7 days...

Angie

[blueskyabq]

It is good to find out the result in a short time to have a good treatment plan. Wish you the best for every thing and smooth surgery and recover well soon.  

[nynite]

Hi , i had a (lumpectomy) in August and it was not as bad as i thought it would be hardly any pain or discomfort . i had to stay in the hospital one night and went home the next morning. Having my second chemo treatment next week. I also thought it was going to be bad but its not. I am glad you don't have to have chemo. Good luck with everything and God Bless you and your family.

[Akowens]

Thank you all for thoughts and prayers...I met with the surgeon this morning and am scheduled for surgery (lumpectomy) next Thursday.  I will have to undergo radiation and possibly meds, but no chemo thank god!!!  It is Intermediate DCIS, and I will not have to have any lymph nodes remove either...god is good!!!

[japdip]

Get yourself together now and take someone with you to the appointment with the Surgeon. An extra pr. of ears is a valuable tool at a time like this. Make a list of things that you need to have answered or explained. Take some deep breaths and don't think too far ahead. One step at a time now and fill your head with positive thoughts.  Wishing you the best ... Kindest regards ..

[Akowens]

Hey everyone...

Well the nurse called at 6:30pm tonight, and told me it is DCIS...I didn't handle it very well.  I have an appointment with the surgeon tomorrow morning at 9:15am...I'm scared to death!

[Akowens]

Thank you both for the comments and support...I'm on day 3 of waiting and it's creeping by.  I'm trying to stay busy until the results come in...

Kateful - good luck on Tuesday with your biopsy.

Thoughts and prayers

[kateful]

I don't know the answer to your question but just wanted to say that I hope you get good results and quickly.  My biopsy is scheduled for next Tuesday.  If I don't get the results by Thursday, I might camp out in the lobby to ensure not having to spend the weekend not knowing.

Best wishes!

[Sai387]

All the symptoms you have now are almost like what I had. Mine also did not move very quickly. But that time I was in period. During the pre menstrual period the breast is very tender. Later I felt the lump is moving a bit. And also mine was not like a ball, it’s like a coin. SO to feel the movement is hard in this case. My strong feeling on you is that you have the same thing what I had. This information I’m sharing with you is based on my experience. Further testing is always required to rule out the suspicion.    

[Akowens]

Hi there,

I don't know if it is moving or not, I never felt it...I tried and tried after they found it, but never could feel it.  

Angie

[Sai387]

Hi, I too had the same situation what you have now. I had a 2.3 cm lump which is uneven (Bumpy) shape with clear edges. But still doctors suspected and did 2 mammos and one ultrasound guided biopsy and it came out to be the “Fibroadenoma”. So, in your post you mentioned that the edges are clear, I mean it’s not spread out or un even. That means, it’s very good sine. If the edges are not even then there is a chance to suspect some thing. Is your lump is moving?

Don’t worry and stay positive. I’ll pray for you.