First, I'm (so!) happy to report that my shoulder/arm pain has diminished significantly! I didn't even have to get up during the night. Sure hope this lasts. I did wake up awfully early though and couldn't get back to sleep...I'm sure because of the anxiety of the imminent biopsy.
The procedure was somewhat traumatic, but it was totally painless, and I was so relieved and thankful about that. (That was my biggest worry -- I just didn't need more pain!) Both the radiologist and her assistant were dynamite! Very kind and gentle, to the point where it made me pretty emotional! The assistant kept massaging my sore shoulder and it felt sooooo good! It was all very high-tech, and it was nice to be able to divert my eyes and not take notice of all that was happening! (The radiologist said that a number of patients were very interested in watching. Not me!) There's just something about the idea of Needle + Boob that doesn't sit well.
I'll go back in Wednesday afternoon to learn the results. I suppose that's something else to worry about, but my gut tells me that it's probably OK. Breast cancer does not run in my family and my "sense" is that it's nothing. And if it is something, it would be very very early, at the most "pre-cancerous".
I'd been torn about heading into work at some point today (killer deadline!), but the radiologist was quite insistent that I not. I did accomplish quite a lot when I worked (through the pain) yesterday morning, and I've communicated all my progress to the parties involved. My boss can move things forward as necessary. The next few days will be absolutely nuts, though, getting this thing wrapped up by Thursday.
[Update: I ended up working all afternoon from home! Jeesh! I did accomplish quite a lot, though, and I know my boss and the project manager were relieved. Plus, it means I won't have to take today as Sick Leave!]
[Uhm, also? I've got a sore boob].
