The Biopsy

November 3, 2016

The biopsy was pretty painless.

Mom drove me since we weren't sure exactly how I'd feel afterward.

I didn't really feel anything. All I can say is that if you've never had a biopsy on your breast, don't ask to look at the tools! They are much scarier looking than actual process.

My highlight of this procedure was the doctor talking to me like I was much younger than I am, and then realizing it and apologizing saying "Oh my goodness, I thought you were much younger." I, of course, will never complain about someone thinking I'm younger than I am.

The actual procedure consisted of me on the table, on my side, arm over my head. And then the doctor used a tool to retract tissue from the cancerous area. The worst part was a loud clicking sound the tool made. It sounded much like a staple gun. That sounds scary, but other than a little pressure, I really didn't feel anything. A definite zero on the pain.

After this, they needed to do another mammogram. This was more of a half mammogram where they carefully only checked part of the breast. Less squashing than a normal exam.

And that was it.

While I was waiting to be excused, I sat next to another woman there. Both of us sitting in our ultra stylish hospital gowns. Her legs were jittery and she looked nervous. I told her I just had a biopsy, and it was much easier than I had imagined. She smiled at me, and said this was her first biopsy. I told her not to worry, there's no pain and it's super quick. The nurse then excused me and I looked back at the woman and told her good luck.

And that was it. My doctors office would call a few days later to confirm that the cancer was there and then a referral was sent to a breast cancer specialist and I just had to wait for them to call me.