Hi,

I have recently gone through a vacuum assisted biopsy following detection of tiny microcalcifications on my mammogram. The results of the biopsy said I had lobular neoplasia or what used to be known as LCIS. Fortunately there was no invasive cancer finding. I have been advised to have a vacuum assisted excision to test a wider area and to remove some of the lesion.

I was in complete shock after the result as it wasn’t what I was expecting and have been extremely anxious and worried since hearing the news. Further to this, the original biopsy was incredibly traumatic - whilst I was given local anaesthetic, I felt an excruciating pain during the procedure and was in agony. Fortunately by that point, they gave a little more anaesthetic but it was towards the end of the procedure anyway. I feel I can’t bear to go through the excision process for fear it will be a horrible experience again. Has anyone had any experience of this procedure?

I’m also stressing about the unknowns with LCIS. It sounds incredibly scary and I’ve almost taken an assumption that I’m going to get cancer in 5-10 years (I’m only 40). It feels like life will never be the same again with this ongoing worry.

I’d greatly appreciate if anyone has had any similar experiences and can offer some reassurance.

Many thanks.