Welcome to the forum Pick10 although I'm sorry for the reason you've joined us.

Being recalled is actually quite common and hopefully some of those members who have had a second biopsy will be along soon to share their advice and experiences with you.

You can also use the 'search forum' option in the blue bar above to join in on any discussions that are similar to your own but our cancer nurses will be around next week if you'd like to have a chat with them about this. They're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

Kind regards, 

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi Pick,

A very warm welcome to our community. I am sorry to hear that you have been recalled for a further biopsy, following your MRI scan. Doctors have to be very thorough when looking at the results of tests. I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 9 years and, have had a few call backs.

There are many different types and grades of breast cancer and some will show up easier than others. Would you prefer to have another biopsy, or discover in years to come that you have had something 'suspicious', which by then might be too advanced to cure? If there is a cancer present, you are far better finding it now and treating it as early as possible. It sounds to me as if your consultant is playing safe.

I hope that your biopsy tomorrow shows normal tissue again.

Please keep in touch and let us know the outcome. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thanks Jolamine. 

I have now discovered the reason for the recall was because the normal tissue hadn't been taken from the correct area so I had a core biopsy on Thursday and 6 samples were removed. Thankfully I was calmer and able to ask more questions and view the ultrasound to see the cause of concern.

I have been very tired and a bit sore this time.  Now waiting for the results. 

Hi Pick,

I am glad that you got to find out the reason for the recall and, were calmer and able to ask more questions. It is good to find that there was a straightforward reason for the recall. 

When are you likely to get the results of your biopsy? I hope that it all turns out well in the end.

Do please let us know the outcome.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Get the results Wednesday.  Fingers crossed. 

Hi Pick,

I shall definitely have my fingers crossed.

Hope it goes well on Wednesday.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

So it's good news. 

Diagnosis fibroadenoma.  Biopsy results show normal tissue.  Revert to normal 3 yearly mammograms. 

Hi Pick,

This is fantastic news. I can almost feel your relief from here.

Don't forget to keep checking yourself regularly for any changes. Here's hoping that you have no further problems.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

I hv just been referred 4 a second biopsy 

Hi Afox and welcome to the forum.

I noticed you've commented on a discussion that hasn't been active since April 2019 so unfortunately you may not hear back from the members who have posted here but you can join in on more recent discussions about this when using the 'search forum' option in the purple bar above.

You can also start your own discussion but if you have any questions about being referred for a second biopsy then our cancer nurses are available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

I hope this helps and the results from your second biopsy bring good news.

Kind regards,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator