Read awful things about isotope injection before lymph node biopsy

I'm never a lover of needles but it was just like an ordinary injection. I think cos of its position its more painful but breathe normally and its over quickly. The 2 nurses were lovely. one injected and one held my hand. they then tested my boob with a Geiger counter. I found canula in hand far more painful. you've probably had far worse already! try not to worry which I appreciate can be hard. fingers crossed x

Thanks Tired Minion. I think everything is getting to me. I’ve had my wire in today and suddenly it’s getting even more scary. I’m going to try to breath normally  as you’ve suggested. Everyone so far has been lovely. Xx

I don’t remember mine being painful at all but I didn’t have it injected into my nipple. I agree with Tired Minion, the cannula’s are very uncomfortable & you will mostly likely have had something more uncomfortable already.
The fear of the unknown is often the worse thing. It’s such a difficult time and I appreciate we all deal with things differently. You will be well looked after. I hope it all goes well xx

Imarah

Don’t read those awful articles, have confidence in those who post here, we’ve all been through it, or similar!

I had lumpectomy surgery in May and had the isotope injection, honestly I hardly felt it, just a little sting as it’s a very fine needle, the worrying about it beforehand was worse than the actual jab. The unknown is scary but I find this forum very helpful. I begin radiotherapy this week so I’ve read lots of advice and tips on this site only.

Best wishes for tomorrow xx

I had a magseed which is like a radioactive piece of rice. They injected me with local anaesthetic first which I don't think did much at all as when they inserted it, much like the biopsy needle it hurt like hell. Depends on your pain threshold but for me definitely the canula in hand is the stress. Nearly 8 weeks on and I still have a yellow bruise on hand. You've got this far and yes its a lot to take in so it does feel like too much but keep going x

Hi Imarah, I wouldn’t say it was painful just a bit uncomfortable and it’s over in a couple of seconds. It’s no more uncomfortable than the wire and you’ve already had that. 
Sending you big hugs for tomorrow 

Diane xx

Thanks Diane and thanks to all. It’s been really helpful reading all the wise words from everyone. Don’t suppose I’ll sleep tonight  xx

My nurse told me to breathe in as she did it. Really didn’t feel it and it was all done in a second.

My nurse apologised before giving it to me but I barely felt a thing. She said it might sting, but it didn't. Completely fine.