Bone Scan along with 3yr mammogram and ultrasound
By way of a little background I have been getting pain in my ribs off and on for a couple weeks so I was sent for an xray which didn't reveal much. The pain started on the right side in a rib bone directly under my right breast which had the cancer. The last couple of days the left ribs and muscles are sore. I really felt it yesterday picking up my grandson and my night time i had pandadol and a glass of wine. So today my Doctor requested i get a bone scan. I have arranged this for next Wednesday and I have my annual mammogram and ultrasound on Friday so get all the results together next Saturday 4th February. I am in my third year after diagnosis. Today as well my hubby got home from hospital after cancer was successfully removed from one of his kidneys and he is recovering well and resting. I guess I am unloading here as my husband has his own recovery battle ahead. I am a bit upset and anxious but I am ok. I know all the things to do, keeping busy doing things I like , walking, meditation etc. I know not to jump the gun and this could just be nothing at all. Just need a little support and encouraging words please.
Ct bone scan reporting
well aren’t I annoyed had my comparison scan this morning to see if there was any change in the bone lesion and guess what no report enclosed, I phoned up they got caught out when I asked oh we don’t put copies in they get sent to the referring Dr. I asked since when. She said always. Sorry I said you’re wrong I have mine from the last . 4 years worth as I always take them to my GP so he gets a copy Im an accounting clerk not a Dr I have no idea how to read the pictures anyway I struggle being understanding the mumbo jumbo in there anyway Oh well I will have to wait till Thursday now Has anyone else had this
The good, the bad and the potentially very ugly
This week has been a mixed bag. I visited my oncologist for my annual check up and all was good with my follow up mammogram and ultrasound and tumour marker blood tests and my bone density has even improved! The not so good news is that my blood sugars are high so that’s being followed up with my GP. The potentially ugly news is that I’m sitting here waiting to go in for a bone scan as I’ve been getting some strong pains in my back over the past month or two and despite trying to wish it away, it’s still happening. Handing in my referral with the words “to rule out metastasis” is sending my stress levels through the roof ☹️
Safety and frequency of bone scans
Hi ladies At my treatment last monday my onc said she wanted another bone scan. I agreed reluctantly as I only had one on the 9th of november last year. I guess with me skipping and changing my drugs due to my skin issues as you know she may want to check things are stable . However ..... I am very concerned about radiation exposure so soon after the last one. Not to mention the stress they cannot find my veins so its an ultrasound and lots of trouble . Also she wants another ct scan oh woe...... should I be so worried Im thinking of declining . The forms you sign say it all. Eek one word....RUN!!!!! Hehe