Biopsy

Thanks again to those of you who've replied to my last post. I appreciate your support. I didn't get to speak with my surgeon, which didn't please me, but I do know and respect him, so I'm letting it go for now...I spoke with his nurse, not the same one from yesterday, but I guess she's like the head nurse there. She's better able to talk about things, I think, and I got her to tell me exactly what the MRI showed. It's an enlarged lymph node, which could mean nothing or something. That's why they just don't know from looking. They recommended an ultrasound-guided core (needle) biopsy. My feeling is, first, this only supplies a few cells and so could still be inconclusive (if I hear that word one more time! ). Second, he's going to have me on the table in two weeks anyhow. Third, if there's something bad there, let's just get it the hell out of me! So, I asked that he do just that, get in there and take it out. And he agreed to that. The biopsy will be on July 12th, same time he takes out my gall bladder. Till then, I'm just going to try not to dwell on it...just get on with living and walking and working and praying and playing as much as possible! Lisa

Sounds like things are a little brighter than they were. I will keep praying for you. I think it sounds like a good plan.....how smart are you girl! Great idea to not dwell on it. Can not do any good. Keep your chin up, Melissa

Thanks, Melissa! By the way, I love your dancing Pooh Bear. I love bears! Have you ever seen Mawson's teddy bear site? Lisa

Lisa, I'm glad that your surgeon is going to take care of it for you when he does the GB. That's great. I did read it right that he's removing the lymph node when he does the GB, right? Thanks for updating us on what's going on. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Big hugs!!! Susan

Thanks, Susan! Yes, you read that right Lisa

Lisa, this sounds like a great plan. I would want it out too so I didn't have to worry about having something foreign in my body. Your attitude will take you far, my dear. I'll be thinking of you. Jenn

Thanks, Jenn! Lisa

My roommate went through all of this recently. I made her mammogram apt to make sure she finally got one at the same time I had mine. She neded uphaving to get a repeat and then the needle biopsy. Luckily, it showed no bad cells. I know it is hard, but don't stress. The worst part of any of these procedures is the waiting time for the results. Hugs to you. Aime

Yikes wow. I am with you "Get it outta me!". Keep us posted on how it goes ok!! I am just positive you will be fine and through all this in no time! Felicia =0)

Aw, Lisa, I'm sorry that you are not getting any answers. That just sucks. I agree that since he is going to have you on the table anyways, just do it then and get it out of there. I hope all goes well with the GB surgery and the biopsy. I'll be praying for you. Keep us posted. Hugs, Tabby