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Breast biopsy

Tootsweet74
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Hi

I went for a breast MRI mid March, I was told in my consultation a couple of weeks earlier that a biopsy would be done at the same time if necessary. I didn't have a biopsy and it wasn't mentioned during my MRI appointment. I contacted my Consultant last week for the results and I've been told I have to go for an ultrasound guided biopsy in my left breast and axilla. I am worried sick, has anyone else had this and is that more than usual, breast and axilla or is that how a biopsy is usually described? I have no idea but everything seems to be taking so long. After the biopsy next week I have an appointment at the beginning of May to see the Consultant to discuss the results. If it was urgent would I be contacted straight away? Just extremely worried about it all.

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    My personal experience of being diagnosed was different from yours. I was seen at my local breast clinic after being referred by my doctor after finding a lump in my breast and armpit. While there I was given an ultrasound and a biopsy was taken at the same time. I had a breast biopsy and also the lump under my arm which was my lymph node. I didn't have an MRI until after I was diagnosed. I'm no expert but believe that they are taking a biopsy from the lymph nodes to see if cancer cells are present. 

    Hope this helps

    Good luck x

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    Thank you for your reply. I had a mammogram and ultrasound first, then I was sent for the MRI but I still don't understand why they didn't do a biopsy there and then when I was told that's what would happen. It's just more waiting which is so stressful. I have my biopsy on Tuesday so we'll see how it goes. Just want it over with. Thank you again for your reply, it does help to talk. 
     

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    Thank you for your reply. I had a mammogram and ultrasound first, then I was sent for the MRI but I still don't understand why they didn't do a biopsy there and then when I was told that's what would happen. It's just more waiting which is so stressful. I have my biopsy on Tuesday so we'll see how it goes. Just want it over with. Thank you again for your reply, it does help to talk. 
     

    x

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