Another day, another bone scan...
Hi Ladies,
Today I had another bone scan. I have been having yearly bone and cat scans ever since the recurrence of my aggressive triple negative BC just over 4 years ago. The plan was to do them every year until I get to the magic 5 years (nearly there). At my check up earlier this year with my breast surgeon he decided as I was doing so well to only do the cat scan. It didn't really sit well with me as I have chronic back pain and knee pain. Always in the back of your head there is this nagging doubt that due to this chronic pain how would I know if there was anything in my bones. Anyway a couple of weeks ago I saw my radiation oncologist. We were talking about the fact that she doesn't routinely do these tests unless there is new pain etc. I told her I had a new pain in my hip which I was pretty sure is due to the arthritis that seems to be springing up in all my joints since I finished the second lot of chemo in 18mths. Straight away she said lets do a bone scan. It will give you peace of mind. So even though I hate having them I saw the sense in it. Now I just have to wait until the 23rd to get the results as she is going on leave. I m now putting it to the bck of my mind, I truly don't think it is anything, but it will be nice to have it confirmed. .
To all you ladies starting on your journey, things do get better and each year further away from that initial diagnosis is cause for celebration.
Hugs everyone.
Paula xx
