Hi, Kili,

Well, overall, most biopsies turn out not to be cancer -- something like
80%  are benign, if I recall correctly.  Still, I have to admit, if it
"looks like cancer" vs. "looks suspicious", it's it's probable that your
odds are someon

We've all got our own stories - it's suprising how different everyone
is.  I never did the "why me" phase, either.  And I don't think my
diagnosis made me numb . . . I think I was already numb!

My diagnosis came at the end of what had been a bad couple of years -
husband died at 45 of esophageal cancer; both parents-in-law died; my 83
y/o father (previously completely independent right down to driving &
doing his own taxes) fell & was blinded.  I was diagnosed right about
the time I was moving him out of rehab into assisted living, as he could
no longer live alone.  Telling him about my diagnosis was difficult --
my mother had died of BC a few years before.

So, my first reaction at diagnosis was more like "OK, so this is what's
next. Sigh."

If you're interested in stories, you might want to check out this
group's web site, generously hosted by Tim Jackson, at:

http://www.cancersupporters.com/ascb.html

The "bios" links will take you to many stories from those who now or
have in the past participated in this group.

Personally, while I was sicker than average on chemo, I thought that it
wasn't as bad as TV & magazine/newspaper storied would've led me to
believe.

So, don't panic.  Even if you do turn out to have BC, you can get
through this.  Lots of people have broken the trail ahead of you, and
many of them are here to give you advice, or let you vent, as you may
need it.

You'll keep us posted, won't you, regardless of how things turn out with
your biopsy?  Pretty regularly, women who've worried about their
biopsies come back to tell us that it turned out not to be BC, which we
love to hear.  And, if the news isn't as good, perhaps we can help in
some way.

Sending positive thoughts & wishes,

Ann T.
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The problem is that nobody else's stories will be the same as yours. There
are several different kinds of bc, many different kinds of patient and
different stages and sites of the condition. Only a fool would give you
advice based on their own experience.

It makes it very interesting :-)

Stick around and tell us the results. You'll have something to add to the
interest of everyone hear and the body of knowledge.

Mary

I was diagnosed at age 40 ( no family history), I am alive and well. My
biggest health issue this year was having my screening colonoscopy.
Waiting is very taxing. One suggestion go to the book store and buy the book
by Susan Love MD, here is her web site
http://www.susanlovemd.com/.

As Anne said most biopsies are neg. Hoping yours is. The biopsy, I had a
core biopsy done under ultrasound, physically very easy.
Waiting is the pits, and you have every right to be scared.
Alex