Good news, bad news

[TZ]

Well the good news is it looks like I'm going to be able to get my interferon without a big fuss..:woohoo: However, I was taking a closer look at the paperwork from Mayo on my test results and the lymph node thats swollen...is in my chest AND the doctor is recommending a biopsy...YIKES.
Has anyone had this procedure done?...it sounds....scary and complicated and sounds like surgery of some sort...:scared:

[Gormy Cuss]

1. I got nothing to answer your question, but that's great news on the script.

[ThomCat]

2. I have nothing but hugs for you.

:hug:

I hope you get a good answer to your question. I hope the biopsy is no big deal. :hug:

[JitterbugPerfume]

3. I dont knw about the biopsy but

my niece recently had a boob biopsy and there was a lot of bruising and she said it was sore. It was a needle biopsy


I am glad you got your interferon without a big to-do though :hug:

[FarLeftRage]

4. That is good news.

I had a biopsy taken of my bone marrow to determine how bad my hemochromatosis was... I did not feel it when they took it, but after it felt like someone had kicked me real hard in my left hip.

The blood doc told me, that eventually I must have a liver biopsy done... I'm not looking forward to that.

[TZ]

6. I've had a bone marrow biopsy done twice

Not fun. I'm thinking having a needle stuck into my chest area is going to be nasty...

[Wapsie B]

5. Good vibes to you.

Haven't had any biopsy done though.

[CreekDog]

7. I'm so relieved to hear about the interferon

but I'm apprehensive like you, about going through that biopsy.

my mom had a liver biopsy, which apparently is a real bear, since they don't do a local for the liver (I don't know about your situation though), but she said it was unpleasant but it was very quick.

oh and: :hug:

[KitchenWitch]

8. Never had a needle biopsy done

Had surgical biopsies done on the two cancerous nodes on my neck, and some of the non cancerous nodes in my abdomen.

[applegrove]

9. Vibes and (((Hugs)))

[latebloomer]

10. Remember to breathe and try to be calm

I find that helps when undergoing medical procedures.

Hoping it's nothing to worry about.

[KamaAina]

11. Your HMO must have a new claims person

:P

I don't have much to offer on the other. I myself have only recently reached the point where I can have blood drawn without undue incident. :(

[Haole Girl]

12. Oh TZ

I hope it turns out to be nothing. And the procedure isn't painful. :hug:

[Orrex]

13. Glad to hear about the interferon, though I wish they'd just stop jerking you around about it

Have you scheduled the biopsy yet? Let us know!

:hug:

[TZ]

14. Not yet

I actually am trying to figure out which local doc is more appropriate..GP who knows nada about my Mayo stuff or my hematologist who is also an Oncologist....

[siligut]

15. Fabulous news on the interferon!

I have been told that needle biopsies are not that bad. They numb the skin then do an aspiration. However, that is with breast lumps. But it makes sense to me because of the nature of lymph nodes that a needle biopsy would be the way to go, but I can't be sure for you. Anyway, it is better to know than not know. You are under good medical care, that is positive.

[Midlodemocrat]

16. Yes, I've had biopsies.

Depending on the type? You will get plenty of meds to prevent any pain or discomfort.

It's not scary. It's usually done in the doc's office.

:loveya:

:hug:

[TZ]

17. Hmm

My first bone marrow biopsy was done at the docs office and it was ah ... Unpleasant (sorry KW)