Biopsies

The Oncology Radiologist decided to take a total of 12 biopsies from three tumors. It took about 2 hours and I "pert near" fainted on the first one. She took tiny incisions and then guided the needle (about 5 or 6 inches long...and no, that's not a "fish tale") with a sonogram picture near the tumor. Then she counted to three and CLICKED it. It sounded like a staple gun. I was able to watch the process on the sono screen. The needle extends right through the middle of the tumor and withdraws tissue samples that are sent to the lab. These will be looked at under a microscope and tested for grade, type, and markers. I should have the results in about 4-5 days. Again....the waiting is the hardest part! She told me as soon as the results come in, they will hook me up with a surgeon.

Of course, I've researched the surgeons! Did I mention I'm a detail person? I want a female. Hubster asked me why and I told him I felt like a female would be more empathetic and able to understand me feelings; not that they would be a better surgeon than a man.

I didn't sleep at all that night from the pain. I kept ice packs on my boobs which helped, but I couldn't find a comfortable position. Today, I'm pretty sore and resting a lot.