What do bone Mets feel like?
Hi Gals I was diagnosed almost a year ago with stage 3C DCIS - (Beryl for those in the know!) Beryl was pretty busy and managed to have 13 not so darling babies (lymph nodes). So a mastectomy was on the table and as I was awaiting test results for BRAC gene I decided to go for gold and do two for the price of one - I do love a bargain! Results of the test came through the day after my surgery and I was indeed positive for BRAC2 gene. So Beryl and her kids had been rendered homeless and I had the usual chemo, rads and AI’s to ensure they did not come back. All was good until about 3 weeks ago when I started to feel persistent pain in my rib (same side that Beryl and the kids popped up on). I have a CT scan on Friday but just wondered if anyone could describe the pain. I have pain that comes and goes (mostly there) and goes from a sharp pain to a dull ache. I am hoping the Beryl has not decided to return! Any advice?
Best Christmas Present.
Today I saw my oncologist after having CT scans of organs and a bone scan. I had changed chemo to Caelyx last October and this was the first scan on this treatment. For the first time in over a year my tumour markers are coming down. A couple of bone mets in my skull bones have disappeared and others have got smaller. The latest was mets in 2 of my lymph glands which are now also shrinking in size. What more could you ask for! The side effects are not that pleasant but it's worthwhile putting up with them. I think the Christmas Spirit is starting to kick in. Wishing everyone a happy Christmas.