Called for a second breast biopsy and terrified

Just looking for advice/reassurance. I found a lump in my boob (my boobs are lumpy all over really). Managed to see a consultant last week at the breast clinic.   I had my first mammogram and ultrasound, and they said they think it’s a fibroadenoma…. Took biopsies…. And they called me yesterday to say it’s ‘normal breast tissue’

But, the consultant told me that apparently the pathologist normally says what a lump is eg cyst fibroadenoma etc… and they didn’t in my case. So when the consultant team asked the pathologist what the lump was, and why was it in normal tissue, the pathologist couldn’t answer.

So they’ve asked me back for another biopsy to be sure.

Now I’m totally terrified - because  why would I need another one if it’s not bad! I keep overthinking whether or not my breast is different, whether the biopsy has made something worse because it’s still really painful. 

I’ve not seen anything online about needing a second biopsy unless they are still suspicious. 


Ive got to wait for the bruising to go down from my original biopsy before going back again. So I’m now waiting for another appointment.

Do you have any experience with this ? Is this normal? I can’t help but think the worst. 

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    Hello, 

    I’m in the same position as you. They’ve called me back for another ultrasound. They already did one ultrasound and biopsies. The consultant called and said they think it’s tissue but just checking to be sure. My appointment isn’t until May 7. Surely if they were suspicious, they would have seen me sooner? 
    I hope you are okay xx

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    Hello, 

    I’m in the same position as you. They’ve called me back for another ultrasound. They already did one ultrasound and biopsies. The consultant called and said they think it’s tissue but just checking to be sure. My appointment isn’t until May 7. Surely if they were suspicious, they would have seen me sooner? 
    I hope you are okay xx

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