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Annual Scans and Stereotactic Biopsy
I had my annual scans last week (ultrasound
and mammogram) and my surgeon called today to say they have found something
small but suspicious and I will need to have a stereotactic biopsy on Monday to...
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Just a thought, but if you know its going to be painful can you take a couple of Panadol (or similar) before you go? I do that when I have to go to the dentist but check with the medical centre first.
I've never had the procedure you are talking about, but can you take slow breaths and concentrate on your breathing to help control the pain? 6 counts in, 6 counts out, repeat until done :) When I had my ultrasound & core biopsy done I sang muppet songs to myself, it kept me amused :)
I've never had the procedure you are talking about, but can you take slow breaths and concentrate on your breathing to help control the pain? 6 counts in, 6 counts out, repeat until done :) When I had my ultrasound & core biopsy done I sang muppet songs to myself, it kept me amused :)