I needed to return for a second round of imaging to include anothermammogramand maybe an ultrasound.

Fewer than one in 10 people who are called back for a repeat mammogram have cancer.

With a gentle squint in her eyes, she replied, Its the only way to know for sure.

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From what I found, it seemed easy enough.

and How big is the needle?

and What happens after the biopsy?

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and How big is the needle?

and What happens after the biopsy?

Thankfully, I didnt feel pain, just pressure and some heightened sensitivity.

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(There was a small amount of bleeding after the mammogram, but nothing abnormal.)

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