18 Oct 2006 - I had an ultrasound guided trucut biopsy done. 4 samples were taken, and the needle was inserted via the same spot. I could see the proceedings from the monitor, and in my opinion, the tumour was all a mess by the time the procedure was completed. A nurse helped me to stop the bleeding by compressing the area, but I still bled after 2 hours. And for the next few days, the whole area was all black and blue.
Several days after the biopsy, I woke up in the mornings with soreness in the upper back area. Also, I was getting a dull feeling near the right armpit area.
A consultation with a private surgeon (second opinion), confirmed that there was a big lump in one of the lymph nodes. This consultation was done about 2 weeks after the biopsy and the surgeon was horrified to learn that I had not gone for surgery yet. He said the surgery should preferably be done within 2 weeks after a biopsy.
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