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Pregnant, With Breast Cancer: From Discovering a Lump to Breast Biopsy

By Traci Mulder, Health Guide Tuesday, May 08, 2007

 

Breast Biopsy - This Can't Be Good

 

BIOPSY!?! I didn't like that word. Biopsy was a word I associated only with cancer and malignancy. Nevertheless, my mind and heart continued to tell me that it was nothing. I would be fine.

 

As I awaited the results of my mammograms, I was told by a friend and medical professional named Brenda, "Traci, I just wanted to make sure you understand the report. It reads much differently when I have it in my hands than when someone is reading it to me over the phone."

 

I told her I understood that the mammogram results could be anything from "nothing" to "cancer." My heart leaned toward "nothing."

 

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By Traci Mulder, Health Guide— Last Modified: 06/09/11, First Published: 05/08/07