Needle biopsy of breast

[mrsstats]

I have to have a needle biopsy done on Monday. The dr assures me that it is just due to new calification that was not on last mamo and everything will be fine. Which I am sure it wil be? Anyone have one done? I need to be able to go to my niece's graduation that night. Will there be any pain etc?

 

[C.Ann]

I had one done in 1984 - in the office.. No pain at all..

I had the actual lump removed a week later and there wasn't even much pain involved with that - just kind of an "ache"..

You'll be fine.. Good luck..

 

[disney1990]

I had one done several years ago. I did experience some pain. But I took an over the counter pain killer and put ice on it afterwards.

You should be fine for the graduation.

 

[mom2travel]

I have had two. After the first one, I experienced some pain. She had taken 5 or 6 samples. I used an ice pack and took motrin. I was very tender but think I would have been ok going out that evening as long as I didn't move around too much - watch out for huggers that squeeze too much Later I found out that they "missed" the spot so I had to have a 2nd needle biopsy - there was less discomfort that time (with a different doctor) and I was back to normal faster.

Good luck!

 

[Cantw8]

I just had it done also, no pain at all. Don't worry

 

[mickeysgal]

Piece of cake, nothing to it. Had no discomfort during or after the procedure.

 

[golfgal]

My cousin just had this done last week. Her's turned out to be cancerous but it was such a small spot when they went back in to do a lumpectomy on Tuesday they couldn't find anything left-got it all with the biopsy. Good news is no lymph involvement so she just has to do radiation. Just a reminder for everyone to get their mammograms done on a regular basis--her's was so small there was no lump-only found it because it was a spot that wasn't on her last one!

 

[powellrj]

I had one last year and went back to work afterwards. I did take a tylenol, but it wasn't any big deal.

Good Luck!

 

[NHdisneylover]

I had a tender spot for a day or two but nor real pain at all. Good luck to you

 

[Deb in IA]

I had one done several years ago. I did experience some pain. But I took an over the counter pain killer and put ice on it afterwards.

I had one earlier this year for the same reason. Remember, 85 - 90 % of those calcifications are NOT cancerous, (as mine was) so the odds are on your side.

I was "sore" for a day or two. No strenuous activities, including lifting and running for about a week. Also, take Tylenol and not ibuprofen for pain, since ibuprofen can cause bleeding.

 

[cepmom]

I had to have one done years ago when I was pregnant with DD9. It didn't hurt; they numbed the area pretty well. I was just bit sore after for a day or so. I was able to go out a Christmas show at Dd's school that same night without problems.

 

[PaulaSue]

You will be sore but not in pain, at least that was my experience. Kind of like the next day from exercising too much.

I wish I had something to do that night. It would have helped to pass the time and not think so much. KWIM

Thinking of you!