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Old 06-14-2010, 12:46 PM   #6
tricia keegan
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Re: Do Bone Mets Show Up on PET/CT?

Hi Cal gal,

I think if nodes are clear they don't do a bone scan, only if they're positive in case it spread elsewhere.

Earlier in the year I had a lot of bone pain (back and hip), had a bone scan and one area lit up. I then had an MRI which was inconclusive, pet/ct which was clear but as the spot was too small to biopsy I had to wait two months to repeat the mri.
Glad to say it was clear, not sure what exactly showed up on the mri/bone scan but as blood work was okay my onc was happy to declare me still NED.
I thought this may give you more reason to feel hopeful, and will be keeping good thoughts for you

P.S....I forgot to mention I recently saw a Physical therapist who along with my GP diagnosed sciatica!! Not pleasant but better than cancer!
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Dx July '05 IDC 1.9cm Triple positive 3/9 nodes positive
A/C X 4 ..Taxol/Herceptin x 12 wks then herceptin 1 yr
Rads x 36 ..oophorectomy August '06
Currently taking Arimidex..
June 2011 osteopenia/ zometa x1 yearly- stopped Zometa 2015 as Dexa show normal bone density.
Stopped Arimidex July 2014- Restarted Arimidex 2015 for a further two years on the advice of my Onc.
2014 Normal Dexa scan
2018 Mammo all clear, still NED!
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