Mammo then Stereotactic Biopsy - YIKES

[Gerri]

Went for my mammogram today; my last one was six months ago, even though I am supposed to get them annually now. I was also getting breast MRIs every six months, but this has changed to once a year now as well. Since I had both done last September, the plan was to repeat my mammo in six months so I could then alternate the MRI and the mammo and therefore get something done every six months. Boy am I glad I did!

I had my mammo and was waiting for the ‘all clear, get dressed’, but instead got, ‘we want more pictures’. DRAT! Sooo, more pictures....and then more pictures - stretching, pulling, squishing, squashing…..Next, the radiologist came in to tell me that he saw some micro calcifications in my left breast (the ‘good’ one) and was recommending a stereotactic biopsy. He had time right then to do it so I gave the thumbs up. The calcifications were so faint that he had a hard time getting enough of a sample from where he went in, so he had to go in a second time from another angle – in essence I had two biopsies and was on that table well over an hour. I was scheduled to see my surgeon after my mammo but that appointment had to be cancelled.

So, here I sit with two packages of frozen peas, strategically placed, to help the healing. My surgeon has already called me (he is the BEST!) and has it on his ‘work list’ to follow my report. He will call me as soon as the results are in, either tomorrow (unlikely) or Monday. Until then I get to play the waiting game.

I’m thinking about getting up and pouring myself a glass of wine - the best idea I've had all day.