Holiday Cheer

There are scattered punctate diffuse microcalcifications in the right central breast, many of which were present on the previous exam. There are also lesser but similar scattered punctate calcifications on the left. There is no specific group or pleomorphism. No associated mass is present.

Impression: Probably benign diffuse microcalcifications.

They wonder why I might be confused. Next step, a biopsy in the next few weeks just to be sure. Dr. Shim at the Breast Clinic was cool. Her picture on the website is from some hike or something 'cause it looks like she's sporting a backpack. That's got to be a good sign. She said there is a very low probability of finding anything but agreed we should just check it out to be sure and not worry. She also wrote a prescription for Valium. Rock on. Just kidding. Sort of.

I know I am probably making too much of this and perhaps its an attraction to drama and stress but it seems like its better to be over zealous in the safety department. Right?

The idea of a biopsy is kind of daunting. I hate pokey things and I assume a biopsy includes sharp pokey, needle like tools. Ack. Valium.

I just made the mistake of reading a breast biopsy forum with loads of comments of experiences good and bad. The bad ones are horrific. Its worse than pokey things, there is a loud machine involved and cutting and samples and ...bleh. Must get sleep and let it go. Tomorrow is a holiday.

Happy Fourth of July!