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Di_17
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13 years ago

scans

Hi all. Just had a bone scan today and booked for ct tomorrow. I should get my results in a few days. Im getting pretty anxious while im waiting.

From talking to others it sounds like theses scans are done routinely, especially if you have positive lymph nodes.

I had 3 positive lymph nodes out of 15. Does anybody know much about whether it usually spreads to most of the lymph nodes before going anywhere else?

I guess im looking for some reassurance. The waiting for results is torture!!  Di

 

 

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  • TonyaM's avatar
    TonyaM
    Member
    13 years ago

    Waiting is definitely the worst bit-keep busy!!  Cancer cells don't follow rules and if they did then we might be free of it.Cancer cells can sometimes get into the blood stream depending on the pathology.It is totally routine to have body and bone scans when you've had a positive lymph node or a recurrence like me.My cancer came back in the same breast and same spot 7 years later after a lumpectomy,full node clearance(all nodes clear) and radiation.But you know what,despite being 3cms in size ,it was happy to stay put and didn't travel anywhere else in my body after 7 years. So you never know and I guess that's how we have to live after a bc diagnosis. But the odds are in your favour so hold onto that thought till you get your results, Sending hugs, Tonya xx

  • Mich_x's avatar
    Mich_x
    Member
    13 years ago

    Hey Di

    I hear you, the waiting is the pits. It is the hardest part of this whole bumpy road we have found ourselves on.

    I had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy where two nodes had cancer. I then had a total axillary clearance of the rest of my nodes on the one side (another 17) which were clear. I had a full body scan and a full CT scan. I believe it is routine. You will probably have heart gait scan at some stage as well which is also routine.

    My understanding is to check everything else is all clear and then they will have comparisons if they wish to recheck later down the track. I had heart gait scans a couple of times throughout my chemo to check all was good as well.

    If you have to have chemo there will be blood tests after your first chemo and then before every chemo session to check your white cell count etc.

    I hope that helps. I am sending you all calming vibes at the moment because I know this is such a testing time for you.

    Lots of love, Mich xoxo