And you raised the exact question I had for Dr. Dahlia. How negative will be negative enough? The answer I received didn’t actually answer the question sufficiently. The three scenarios were:

a) normal biopsy-repeat mammogram and ultrasound in 6 months
b) suspicious biopsy with atypia or other weird finding-open biopsy
c) bad biopsy-surgery

Note that nondiagnostic or inadequate sample are not options listed there. Ah well.

I’ll be the voice of dissent and say that CYA medicine sucks. This lesion is just too vague to be seriously worrisome. You also didn’t mention whether or not it was seen on ultrasound. If not, how the hell are they going to manage a core biopsy of it? You said it’s right up against the chest wall behind the breast; tough area to get to. Also, did you ask Dr. Dahlia what she plans to do if the biopsy comes back “nondiagnostic” (and/or if they don’t a good sampling of the lesion)? ie, How “negative” will be “negative enough”?

I’m with you that you’re stuck on a rollercoaster. And with all due respect to your aunt, gynecologists are among the most paranoid CYA artists of all, second only to radiologists. By the way, notice that the radiologist recommended a procedure that *he* would perform (cough*and get paid for!*cough)

Tough spot to be in, however you cut it. I don’t envy you, but I am pulling for you.

I love your aunt. It’s a good thing she talked some sense into you – it’s saving me a trip across the bridge to kick your tush into gear!

I’m sure it’s nothing and when your doctor confirms same, we can celebrate with some of that green wine you were talking about

Ohmigod, I am going to chant for you. For as long as it takes. YOU CAN GET THROUGH THIS WAITING AND WONDERING – You need to get to the bottom of this as soon as it’s possible. Look at Zizi and AH and just make a determination. It will be so.

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Funny how all your blogosphere lurkers say pretty much the same thing, which is exactly what I was going to say …. you’re absolutely right that the biopsy is CYA … and the first person who should want to cover your ass is yourself! If you were right, and it’s nothing, you’re reassured. If you’re wrong, you know much sooner. Let’s all hope you were right! Take care of yourself.

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I’m glad you called your Aunt. I would have told you the same thing.

Keep us posted and let me know if I can be of any help.

Hugs.