Post biopsy
I am 54 years old and I’ve had a hysterectomy, so post-menopausal. After a routine mammogram I was called back for an ultrasound for a suspicious mass (1.3 cm). The ultrasound showed suspicious tissue underneath the original spot plus 2 additional spots. Biopsied 3 of the 4 areas today after a week of no sleep from anxiousness. My radiologist was incredibly kind and gentle. He plans on retiring at the end of the year, so he’s also very knowledgeable after years of experience. The procedure for the first 5 samples was not painful until I started bleeding. The tech was putting her full weight on me for about 20 minutes trying to apply pressure to get it to stop. The remaining four biopsies used the punch. They said the bleeding would cause all kinds of colors from bruising on my breast. Then I had to have the mammogram to confirm clip placement. The radiologist said in his opinion to expect good news. He said he was 80% sure. Of course then I read where 80% benign is typical. 🙄 Anyway, I am at home now with the ice packs, but I’m in quite a bit of pain. I’m sure it’s from the bruising, but “a little sore” is definitely not accurate! That breast is also significantly swollen. Is this just part of it? Also, is it still possible it’s fibroadenoma at my age and post menopause? I’m also ashkenazi (25%) though I didn’t know what that was originally and did not indicate it on my health questionnaire.
Posted Aug 13, 2026, 8:34 PM UTC