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Scan and biopsy results question

XfayepX
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Hi everyone, 

 

I just wondered if anyone can clarify for me. I went to see the gp on Monday last week who referred me to the breast clinic where I attended yesterday. The lump I had originally found they think is fine and a cyst. However they found something else whilst scanning me. The lady performing the ultrasound said it was a swollen lymph node but when speaking to the doctor later they said they weren't sure what it is yet. They did a biopsy and I'm booked in to get the results tomorrow although I've been warned this appointment may be cancelled and rearranged for next week if the results aren't back from the lab before their meeting to discuss results.  
 

Anyway my question is my doctor told me it was a level 3 I don't know if this commonly used scale however when I've looked it up I think she was referring to the BI-RADS risk assessment tool but everything seems to say they don't do biopsies unless it is rated a level 4 on the BI-RADS which level 4 is more concerning. Also I wondered if anyone else can relate to my story so far and would be happy to share your outcomes.

 

thank you all in advance,

 

 

 

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    I've also woken up with black under my toe nails this morning and have an urgent referral to a skin specialist to check this out. Could this have something to do with my biopsy on Tuesday evening? This is in both of my big toes.

  • Hello and thank you for contacting us. 

    I'm afraid we are going to be unable to say if there is anything the matter or why the nodes are swollen as we aren't part of the team who saw and assessed you. Nodes can be swollen when there is infection or virus within the body which it is trying to fight off, and this can take several weeks to reduce. But the doctor who you saw felt that a biopsy was needed to determine the reason for the swelling, so unfortunately it is a matter of waiting for those results to come through. 

    We are also unable to say what they meant by level 3, but until there is a biopsy result it would be difficult for anyone to comment exactly what is happening.

    What is difficult is this period of waiting, as the uncertainty can play on your mind and it is difficult to think of anything else. The only thing is to try and keep busy so that you are distracted, this may help time move quicker, but I know this is much easier said than done.

    You have asked for other peoples stories, but anyone else's experience will be individual to them and may cause more stress or worry. The best thing now is to try and not google further and wait for your own biopsy results to come through.

    Take care, and I hope you do not need to wait much longer for answers,

    Sarah.

  • in reply to XfayepX

    Thanks for your further question

    I can appreciate this is a worrying time for you but the black under your toes may be completely unrelated to the biopsies.

    It is good you have been referred to the dermatologist (skin specialists) for this to be looked at.

    I hope you are ok but do get back if you need to.

    All the best

    Naomi

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