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JJoy
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13 years ago

Need some info

Hi Ladies

As most of you know I have done the chemo, radio and herceptin and have to go for yet another biopsy.

Gee where is my head? My visit to the surgeon is tomorrow at ten to four EST, not the 7th as I had foolishly implanted into my otherwise confused noggin.  Can any one tell me what a 'needle biopsy' is like, that is on a scale of one to three

1: Uncomfortable

2: Very Uncomfortable

3: Do I need a large shot of a strong substance such as Scotch because it will be 'not-at-all-nice' and teeth gritting? (NOT that I would do that!  The last thing I want to do is roll up staggering and pointing a finger into the chest of my surgeon and blubbering "Let's get it on dude!"......

Please let me know, x x x 

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    TonyaM
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    13 years ago

    Is it a fine needle biopsy? If it's that then you won't need any preparation fluids. I had that the first time - my surgeon just jabbed me a few times with a very fine needle into the sus area to withdraw some blood.It was similar to having blood taken. Now if you are having a core biopsy,it's a MUCH bigger needle -it feels like being hit with a nail gun.However,my doc was terrific and it wasn't too bad at all - think I had abit of local beforehand.Ring and find out which one Josie cos if it's the core one then definitely some panadol or grog before AND after!

                                    luv Tonya xx    p.s will email soon.