Just 2 months ago I was feeling really fit and healthy and celebrating 6 years clear. Now not sure what is ahead.This week I have had a hip ultrasound and CT scan of lumbar spine to investigate increasing pain in lower back and pelvis. I have mild hip bursitis and mild disc compression but the CT scan also picked up ‘something’ in my pelvis. The radiologist has recommended a bone scan. I have had increasing pain especially at night. Yesterday I saw a physio who is very concerned as in her opinion my pain is not explainable from a mild disc compression and very mild hip bursitis. I am seeing my GP for a bone scan referral tomorrow. Hopefully I can get an answer before the weekend. Am in too much pain to do what I normally do to keep busy in these situations - go for a walk, cook, clean etc. Bugger, bugger, bugger! Trying not to think too far ahead and it will be what it it will be but I am really feeling like ‘I know’.

So far so good. Actually have a copy of the CT scan report from the GP and it is not that alarming. Pretty sure my pain is nerve impingement from disc bulges. Still having a Bone scan to be sure but the ‘something’ in my pelvis has shown up in previous scans and is probably nothing sinister. Bone scan tomorrow. Feeling much less worried. What a roller coaster of emotions in the last 24 hours! Glad I can have the Bone scan and then hopefully just move onto physio to fix the back issues. Thank-you for the support. It helps to be able to share with others who understand that scan fear. :)xxx

Hi Tonya,Had the Bone scan and have not heard anything, so hopefully no news is good news. I’ve had a peek at the films and from my limited knowledge they look ok. They have only given me the films of the ‘problem area’ and I am reasonably sure that the spot is not cancer. It was picked up even in my original scans back in 2013 so surely would have caused an issue before this.My husband is away this weekend so I am just having a quiet time trying to get on top of the pain at night. Between a heat pack, nurofen and Panadol I had a better night last night. Don’t see my GP again until Thursday. I have some general blood tests to do before then too, just to check everything. Have managed to catch a cold in amongst all the medical visits this week.Thanks for checking in on me. I hope to update with confirmed good news in a few days. Then just need to get my disc bulges settled. The CT report also says I have glute tendon issues. I think that is making it hard to get comfortable too!Hope you are keeping well. Take care. xxxx

Hi DeanneI hope this is a simple nerve issue but goodness, don't all long term pains (we do wait a while before panicking !) make us think the worst / Scanxiety is the worst coming out in us.I am not a religious person but I sincerely pray the tests prove to be negative.You are a wonderful support to many ladies and we are all here to give you support.Sending bug cyber hugs <3 Summer

Good news confirmed! The bone scan was all clear, just a little arthritis and degenerative change in spine. The spot on the pelvis has been compared to my 2013 scan and is a stable benign lesion. Yay!The physio had the report when I saw her this morning. Also good news that most of my pain is from three damaged tendons which should improve quickly with specific tendon strengthening exercises. So hopefully I will be sleeping without pain in a couple of weeks.Thank-you everyone for your support. It really helped, especially that first 24 hours until I actually got to see the CT report and was then pretty sure the ‘something’ was not a worry. The roller coaster has returned to more even running for now! :)Take care. xxx

Thank-you for the support, it helps heaps! Managed to get some sleep and am feeling more positive and hopeful this morning. @TonyaM, I am hoping it is a similar thing for me, just nerve impingement pain. Hopefully I am back updating everyone with good news soon. xxx

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38 Replies

KayB55
Member
7 years ago
Now I realise the value of this type of forum. You are all so incredibly inspirational, thank you.
strongtogether
Member
7 years ago
All the best with this Deanne. Hope you get good news soon.
SoldierCrab
Member
7 years ago
awesome news Deanne
TonyaM
Member
7 years ago
Hi Deanne, that’s great news! My GP is over cautious and sends me for tests at the drop of a hat which scares the hell out of me.But I prefer that than someone flippant about my health.So you can truly celebrate now, knowing cancer is well behind you (till the next scare!)Take care.xx
kmakm
Member
7 years ago
Yay!!!! :*
iserbrown
Member
7 years ago
Pleased to read for you @Deanne
A meltdown is totally understandable as it is the memory of what we have been through and the concern that it may present again and we all hope it doesn't
Take care
primek
Member
7 years ago
Fabulous news. :)
Afraser
Member
7 years ago
Everyone was being thorough and that’s a good thing, but your reactions are perfectly normal. One time I had a suspicious lump my (cautious, not given to off the cuff reassurances) surgeon said he though it would all be fine - and finally it was. I’ve believed him ever since!
Deanne
Member
7 years ago
Yes @Afraser, unfortunately the physio (with the best of intentions) really worried me by ringing me and saying they had found something in the CT scan and that a bone scan should be done considering my symptoms and history. Then the doctor had her receptionist ring to request that I make an appointment and that worried me even more. If the report had been completed when I saw my GP for the results the first time then I would have never been so worried. By the time I saw the GP again I had myself pretty anxious.

All good now and it is reassuring that everyone was being thorough and now I know there is nothing sinister behind my pain. :)
Afraser
Member
7 years ago
Excellent news. It’d be nice not to go through the worry at all, but still a good outcome.