prayers please...
 

I have been experience some shortness of breath lately, so called for an appointment with my onc whom I saw on Monday. He decided to schedule CT, bone scan and muga.

Well..I had CT and bone scan today--don't have any indication on CT yet, but I watched my bone scan and there was an area on left ribs that lit up. I have watched my two previous bone scans, and this was definately something different from before. Onc should be calling me in the morning.

Outside of an injury (ie break) whatelse could lite up besides mets? This is in the area where I had the infamous staph infection, but I seriously doubt that previous infection or scar tissue would show up on a bone scan.

Appreciate any info you can share---and certainly appreciate your prayers.
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Sassy,

It could possibly be some scar tissue. Try not to think the worst -- wait until you hear from your doctor. I found that when something bad showed up I got a call the same day as the scan. I'm praying that nothing shows up on any of your tests.

Sassy
Try not to worry...I know, easier said than done. I also had a Left Mastectomy and 3 years later, my bone scan lit up like the 4th of July on the left side....in the ribcage....it was suspicious of bone mets, but after a rib xray, and evaluation, it was deemed to be a fx rib..that I got sneezing. Scar tissue or any inflammation...even arthritis will show as a hot spot on some bone scans....hopefully you will get good news tomorrow. You are in my prayers

Prayers, certainly.

I agree, try not to worry, the bone scan could be bruised rib or other stuff completely unrelated to cancer. I hope this is the case.

Hang in there, sister.

You have my prayers my friend. Please let us know how you make out.

Hi Sassy,

Saying a prayer and I am sure you will be fine. Try to get some rest tonight. I know easier said than done and please keep us posted.

All the best.

Sincerely,

Liz J.

Sassy -

I work in Radiology---not nuclear medicine but have been around it quite a bit. Infections (even from some time ago) certainly can result in "uptake" on a bone scan. I have seen it many times. It also could have been a kidney you may have seen behind the rib cage which has normal uptake. (forgive me if that sounds elementary because you probably know about bone scans) but I have heard patients (and friends) concerned about seeing the black uptake in areas where it is normal. Areas of old heeled fractures can also show uptake.
However, I certainly know your anxiety. I know I would be as well. Think positive-----it is an area of your old infection! Keep repeating that.
Certainly let us all know when you do.

You have my prayers Sassy.

Hugs,
Lexi

An old infection can certainly light up your scan. SECONDLY, Staph infections can really linger - longer than you think. They can be hard to get rid of and you don't even know they're still there.

I wouldn't worry about this. Also - this is a shortness of breath time of year. The air has been thick, its been a rainy summer with tons and tons of pollen (because of so much rain and not as dry lots of weed flowers and ragweed - we are suffering here)!

Do you feel sick or "sinusy"? Are you really short of breath or does it just feel like a brick is on your neck or upper chest? Can you still do all the activities you do or are you too winded?

I am betting all my money on something else (allergies, asthma - yes, these things can happen for the first time at our age) but not mets.

Let us know.

Thanks everyone for all your support, and thanks for the push Kate. Still praying for "nothing".

Jeremiah 29:11-13
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Sassy,

And "nothing" it will be. You know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

I love early risers!
 

My oncs office just called and Sheila had it right! Two areas on ribs showed as previous fractures! Don't have any idea when that happened. Whole body CT also showed no evidence of mets!

Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. I will continue to hold us all up in prayer as we travel this journey.
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Great news Sassy! Especially great cuz I put ALL my money on no mets and with 2 of 3 kids in college this year, I can't afford to lose a dime.

Congrats

Oh yes! The infamous previous rib fracture lights. I had a CT of my rib area too and lit up in a number of places. Boy was I petrified. Scans are a situation where infections, arthritis and fractures are wonderful news. Go figure. Celebrate. I am so glad for you. EnJOY

Yea, Namesake!!!!
 

I TOO love early risers ESPECIALLY those with good news:) Have an AWESOME day:) Take care and God bless.

Rhonda

Sassy, so glad to hear the great news, what a relief, huh? Keeping you and everyone else here in my prayers.
Hugs

Sassy,

I have tears of joy in my eyes. I am so happy and relieved for you. I am looking forward to more good news from all our brothers and sisters in our group!

Hugs and Prayers,
Lexi

Good going Sassy - glad to hear it was all clear. So was my last scan and I was just preparing for the worst here at the 2year mark! whew.... God is good.

YIPPEE for great news.

Mary Jo