biopsy today - Lymphomas Message Board

keb20 · 09-11-2003, 06:05 AM

my biopsy is today and i am so scared. i am not a big fan of needles or doctors so this is very difficult for me. i was just wondering though, is it possible for the surgeon to look at the node in suspicion and be able to see if it looks cancerous or not? i just wanted to have an idea of what to expect from the results since i wont find out for a week or so.

enyceexdanny · 09-11-2003, 09:41 AM

Are you getting a FNA biopsy or surgical?.
I don't think a surgeon can diagnose anything.
It has to go to pathology to be examined, that's the reason why it takes longer for the results.

Good luck! I'm sure all will be fine. Let me know how it goes. (Because I'm planning on getting one soon too)

nellie99 · 09-11-2003, 11:21 AM

Cancer is clearly evident in some nodes, so they may be able to tell you their suspicions fairly soon. I know it can be a long, agonizing wait, but please try to concentrate on something else during that time. You will drive yourself nuts if you don't. Good luck with everything, and let us know how it turns out!!!!!

keb20 · 09-12-2003, 11:48 AM

When I went in to get my biopsy, the ENT felt the node in question and told me that he was sure that this was nothing to worry about and that a biopsy was not neccessary. that felt really good to hear and i am going to look into therapy to see why i get so freaked out over every little thing my body does. sometimes there really isnt anything wrong but your own mind. i have had this problem ever since my brother got cancer at age 20 so i think it is about time to see if i can cope

enyceexdanny · 09-12-2003, 02:51 PM

You should always get a second opinion just to be on the safe side. Not to scare you or anything, there are situations when the doctor says there's nothing to worry about, and after awhile they find out it was something serious. Then they realize that they should've paid more attention to it before.

Freaking out over what goes on with your body is pretty much normal for most people. A person's body is very complex, with a bunch of weird things happening that you have no clue about. Since it can be millions of possibilities of what's wrong, it is logical for you to worry. Indeed there are times when there's nothing wrong but your mind., but most of the time it pays off to be more concerned and curious.