MRI guided biopsy & results: I’m assuming this means I’m ok?

MIR guided biopsies are no joke - I am glad you didn't have too much discomfort. *HUGS*

SURGICAL PATHOLOGY RMICROSCOPIC DIAGNOSISA. Breast, right at 6 o'clock, MRI guided core biopsies:Nodular fibrosis, microcysts, and calcificationsThis case underwent intradepartmental review for quality assurance purpoCristina E Taylor, MD(Electronically signed by)Verified: 09/25/2026SPECIMEN SOURCEA BRST CO, BX MRI Rt breast @ 6:00 ocl, 10 coresCLINICAL DATAA. 1 site, 1 container, MRI guided, RAD: J. Smith, MDPre-operative diagnosis: Rt breast massPost-operative diagnosis: _GROSS DESCRIPTIONReceived in formalin, labeled "right breast at 6:00," is a 2.5 x 2.5 × 0.4 cm irregular fragments of fibrofatty soft tissue. T1.

Hi! @alijoezack:

I am so sorry this is such an anxious waiting time for you that most of us probably have been through...

Have you received any call from your radiologist or the physician that ordered this MRI guided biopsy yet? I am not any expert; however, this text seems to indicate that you have an irregular fragments of fibrofatty (fibrous and fatty) soft tissue measuring 2.5 x 2.5 x 0.4 cm on your right breast at 6 o'clock position and the Postoperative Diagnosis has been left as blank because the pathologist needs to examine the tissue cells under a microscope before giving a final diagnosis.

My thoughts and prayers are with you, my friend. Please wait for the call from your physicians of your care team, and surely they'll guide you through step by step after they receive the final diagnosis.

Wishing you all a better journey ahead!

I'm amazed if someone says their biopsy wasn't painful. I had one in each breast through the years.....then the one last year that resulted in the BC diagnosis, and it was so painful. They didn't wait for the lidocaine to numb me and then it didn't, so had to do a second dose, terrible bruising. One years ago was an injection right by the
nipple and they had me stand that entire time......not sure what medieval torture that was meant to be, but it was bad. While they tell us how sensitive our breasts are, full of nerves......well, yes? So, why are some of these procedures done with so little concern for being numb? I fussed about those nipple injections before surgery to do the dye......surgeon said no worries, so many women have complained that now she only does it after we are anesthetized. Insane. It's always a time and money issue, so they "can't" take the time for nitrous or a mild sedative I guess to help us through it all; as if the mental part isn't also so wrought with anxiety. Best wishes to all, post biopsy.

@marygrannie
I can't imagine standing through that! You should get extra karma points.
I'm getting my first biopsy in two days. I will be taking a mild sedative. I'm quite sure that holding myself completely motionless while a needle is inserted into my breast is impossible. The radiologist who read my ultrasound is certain that it is cancer due to the shape and circumstances - 2 cm that showed up in one year, uneven margins, etc. Not reassuring at all.

Hello and best wishes to all!! I must have the best doctors and nurses in my area because they are very concerned about making everything as painless as possible. The numbing shot of lidocaine was just a prick and I don’t feel anything else. I’m at the medical center in Macon, Georgia and am constantly reminded how wonderful everyone there has been. They are really focused on not causing pain - thank God bc I can be a big baby, lol.

Hello,

Very sorry that you are experiencing concern and anxiety while awaiting further MD pathologist follow - up. I imagine this is a stressful time for you.

Thank you for your openness. Many of us have experienced anxiety while awaiting pathology results.

Have you considered calling your Surgeon and requesting the date that the MD pathologies results will be available? Once you have the pathology report you would be able to discuss the results in detail with your MD surgeon.. who will guide you Thriyhj any follow- up steps.

I hope you receive your results soon.

Best wishes and prayers for your health.

Susan

I would hope I now you have received a phone call from your physician. regarding your results. If not, you should definitely call the office and make an appointment with her. to go over the results, or if you’re covered by your insurance, request a Telecall. Depending on the organization you are dealing with, sometimes results are posted in the patient’s portal before the doctor even gets the report themselves this seems to be a fairly common event that I understand physicians are not happy about. It can lead to unnecessary anxiety on the part of the patient. Also, if you’re physician isn’t too far away. Simply go in to the office receptionist and request an appointment and let the receptionist know why. Sometimes going in person to talk with the receptionist rather than a call center center that could be hundreds of miles away will give you the result that you’re looking for, which is basically feedback about your test results. Wishing you the best results possible!

Fibrocystic breast tissue is a non-cancerous result. It’s typically described to patients as dense breast tissue. It’s good that your doctor was very thorough.

They will likely advise regular follow up because dense tissue makes it difficult to use standard mammograms to diagnose tumors. Your family history and other factors will determine your risk. You may be referred specialists for ongoing monitoring.