Tomosynthesis biopsy shenanigans

Hi @Summer Prevails. It's a worrying time for you. I had a vacuum assisted biopsy in April. Mine was using a normal mammogram - I think Tomosynthesis is 3d - but mammogram all the same. The breast is 'held' while they do the procedure. I had mine done at the Wesley Breast Clinic in Brisbane.  Could you wear headphones and listen to music or your choice of distraction? I find in a stressful situation my mind sometimes can't override the external sounds and situation so that saying or singing in my mind isn't reliable to get me through. You are given anaesthetic and it isn't painful as such but your boob is in the mammogram clamp. I had a wonderful breast care nurse who held my hand the whole way through it. I didn't ask for support - she is just part of the process. Maybe ask if you could have someone with you during the process to hold your hand or reassure you or a breast care nurse if you were comfortable with that. As with all the procedures I've had I tried to 'remove' myself mentally as others have described. It's not pleasant, but the people that did the procedure were incredibly sensitive and aware of my worry and apprehension. Their constant reassuring and compassion really helped. I had time afterwards to sit with an icepack in a comfy recliner with the breast care nurse talking with me and checking on me. But if you can, a friend/someone close to accompany might be best. I agree with @Vangirl that a mild sedative might be helpful and to ask if you can do that. When do you have your procedure? Please keep us posted how you go. Thinking of you. Xx