Bone density test

I didn't pay as my oncologist said it she was checking for low vitamin d levels, and that's free how stupid is that ,but not free for bc, how does that figure Mine showed osteopenia in the spine and hips. Adean

Hi Julia,

There is a page on our website 'Bone health' which you might find useful. It has some helpful information about bone density testing, costs and useful links.You can find the page here: http://www.bcna.org.au/living-breast-cancer/physical-wellbeing/bone-health

 

 

 

No cause I'm past menopause,so if anything,tamoxifen helps my bones!!Perhaps hereditary,but not sure.I am seeing a specialist in May.Cheers Robyn

Really sorry to hear that Robyn, but as you say good to know.  Do doctors think its is from Tamoxifen use?

I have made an appointment for a test on 20/5.

Julia

I paid 150 and you can claim some, but I haven't got around to doing it yet.I got my results a couple of weeks ago and they weren't good.I have osteoporosis, quite severely in my spine.At least I know about it though,so I can manage it as best as I can.Cheers Robyn

Thanks Robyn,

That sound good.  Have you got results back yet?  Did you have to pay for it or does medicare?

Julia

Julia I had a bone density test 4 weeks ago.It involves laying on your back,fully clothed,and then they take a sort of x ray I guess.5 minutes maximum,no pain,no nothing!!Too easy.Robyn

Julia I had a bone density test 4 weeks ago.It involves laying on your back,fully clothed,and then they take a sort of x ray I guess.5 minutes maximum,no pain,no nothing!!Too easy.Robyn