I have "Invasive Ductal Carcinoma" very small 0.4mm x 0.5mm x 0.4mm. Just started process.
Biopsy of the "tumor" indicated the cancer.
So Ultrasound of the Lymph nodes, indicated 3 suspicious nodules....in the report says (not suspected of Maligancy).
So yesterday I went to have the lymh nodes biopsied and to have a "magseed" put in to the "tumor" (so Dr can find the area) for the Lumpectomy.
I found the lymph node biopsy to take much longer and to be so much more invasive (tugging and pulling)....I felt some nerve be hit as pain shot down my arm...for a second.
I'm FINE...I'm doing ice...no pain killer ....but felt like CRAP when I left because I expected.....needle in...needle out...sucking fluid...not clamping skin.
It hurt.
Hi Misssy
Sorry to hear your in pain I like you found the lymph node biopsy much more painful than the lump one I think it's because they are sometime a bit deeper and the skin so much thinner it is worth it tough just to know for certain how far the cancer has gone I found it important to rest lots afterward and use a pillow under the arm particular for sleeping it helped easy the pain a bit hope your soon feeling better 
Hi
Hope the biopsy pain is feeling much better now.
I had lymph node biopsy but I have to say it was nowhere near as bad as breast biopsy. I had a black boob for over two weeks . The local anesthetic went in and she was straight in there so busy, didn't give it time to work!
I did get bruising from lymph node and like you pain was more towards back. Glad MRI showed up this as I had level 2 lymph node clearance when I had my op as several showed cancer. This also meant chemo and radiotherapy. I was devastated at the time but thinking positively at least it is gone and I will have done all I can to be healthy again. Radiotherapy starts Monday!
I am sure yours will be fine it's hard waiting for results but good luck and take care.
This is a great group very supportive and we all are at different stages and levels but all fighting with the same goal..
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I'm sorry to hear about your appointment next Wed 
They also had to plant a seed in mine besides the biopsy of 3 nodes...WORST I could see the needle going in and out on the screen because they told me to turn my head that way....and I couldn't ask them to move it because the DR had to look at it to plant the seed and take the biopsies.
But, the girl I had this time helping the Dr. with the Ultrasound didn't know what she was DOING...the DR had to keep correcting her on her technique....
It made me very UNCOMFORTABLE because when I had my biopsy on my TUMOR it was so EASY....the Ultrasound tecnician was very knowledgeable and the Dr. literally took 30 seconds to sample the tumor (4x).
This is why I didn't expect such a catastrophe for the lymph nodes. I really think it was the Ultrasound tech that was the problem....for me and I will somehow have to ask polietly for someone else if I ever need another biopsy!
Wishing you the best for next week....Hope to see you post how you are feeling in the future.
Next Wed I will also be getting my treatment plan....So I will certainly remember you while that is happening and say a prayer for you.
