The Day They Stick A Needle Into My Neck

It was Saturday afternoon, March 24, 2018.

The thought of someone sticking a needle to my neck was scary enough, but I was more scared of the result.

The room was already being set up when I came in. I laid with a pillow under my shoulder. The nurse made me feel as comfortable as possible.  A radiologist first conducted an ultrasound on my neck, then the FNAB was performed by an anatomical pathologist with a help from the radiologist.

I asked if anesthesia necessary, but the pathologist said the needle used for FNAB was even smaller than the one to draw blood. The process itself was not more than 5 minutes, but the pathologist asked me to wait for a few more minutes so she can assured the sample was sufficient. 

Ten minutes later, the pathologist came back and told me she had enough sample. The result will be ready for next Tuesday and directly sent to my oncologist.

I came home with mixed feelings.