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How do I make sense of my biopsy results?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Sep 26, 2022 | Replies (33)

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@calygirl84

I am trying to understand, after a core biopsy of 5 samples, on a .6 mm lesion, found 1 month and a half after a normal mammogram… Then an ultrasound states, low colour flow. Then the results come back as small yellow/white fatty/tissue, yet my doctor feels there could be cancer cells in this lesion. I get very nervous as this lump that is near my right nipple can suddenly appear? After I had a negative mammogram, how does something appear so suddenly??? Now even tho my one cancer Dr tells me it’s remote that this is cancer, another one says they are concerned there are cancer cells there, and I am naturally concerned. My one Dr told me not to worry. I will have a breast MRI on May 12th and then follow up with my Dr. a week later. I am going to worry, this seems unusual to me. My Dr said, if it is still palpable they will remove it. I have markers in there to keep a measure on this lump. Has anyone else experienced something like this?

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@calygirl84, that must be very worrying. But diagnosis or ruling out cancer takes several steps. It's not easy to stay calm through it all.

I moved your message to this existing discussion
- How do I make sense of my biopsy results? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/biopsy-results/

I suggest scrolling through the messages @casa got from fellow members when she, like you, was concerned about biopsy results. See the posts from @kk57 @auntieoakley @roch @windyshores and others.

Caly, May is a while to wait for the next test. What do you do to keep you mind calm?

It is easy to say try not to worry until you know you have something to worry about. Many women have false alarms but it is hard not to react until you get an answer. Waiting is hard. I took walks, watched Netflix, and yes, I asked doc for some ativan, just a few, so I could sleep. I never used it twice in a row and 1/4 pill was plenty for me but it was a godsend.