Biopsy

 

Ok, I have checked my 2002 diary, and discovered that I have had three biopsy’s in all; I thought that it was just two, so they were not all that bad or I would have remembered.

 

To confirm if a tumour is malignant (cancer), a surgeon may remove part of it by either a needle biopsy (yes, using a needle) or by a small operation. The sample is then examined by a histopathologist (a clever dude who analyses tissues) who can tell whether or not it is malignant and exactly what type of tumour it is.

 

I had the biopsy on a lymph node in my abdomen first (small operation), and apart from the injection, there was no pain. Unfortunately, the biopsy didn’t produce a malignant sample and had to be done again, but this time I watched some of it, (been there, done that, bought the T shirt) and it’s not recommended if you are scared by the sight of blood, as I am.

Pain rating is only 1/10

 

My bone marrow biopsy (needle biopsy), was carried out in the hospital bed (I didn’t have to go to theatre) by my consultant. She gave me a clear liquid to drink and I lay on my side. That’s all I remember. I didn’t feel anything, and I woke up and it was all over.

Pain rating 0/10

 

 

Back to the homepage or Hit your ← return key to go back to the page you came from.