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Brenda S · 02-18-2009, 02:38 PM

I had the flu in early December with the accompanying bone aches. The flu went away the bone aches did not. My oncologist was adament it was not cancer or herceptin related. However, the nighttime aches became worse and were accompanied by the cancer demons. I was very afraid. I tried tylenol and darvocet...no relief. My husband finally demanded a bone scan. It was done on February 9 and came back completely clean!! My mind is now at rest...but my bones still ache.
Thanks to all who post on here. You are a wonderful source of support.
Brenda

02-18-2009, 02:38 PM	#7
Brenda S Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 69	Bone Pain here too I had the flu in early December with the accompanying bone aches. The flu went away the bone aches did not. My oncologist was adament it was not cancer or herceptin related. However, the nighttime aches became worse and were accompanied by the cancer demons. I was very afraid. I tried tylenol and darvocet...no relief. My husband finally demanded a bone scan. It was done on February 9 and came back completely clean!! My mind is now at rest...but my bones still ache. Thanks to all who post on here. You are a wonderful source of support. Brenda __________________ Diagnosed 3/08 at age 57 1.1cm tumor, ER-PR-, Her2 3+(rt side) Grade 2 Node negative clean margins Stage 1 lumpectomy 4/08 Mammocite Radiation 4/08 Will begin TCH Chemo 5/08 TCH 3 week cycle for 6 cycles Herceptin alone for 18 more treatments on a 3 week cycle Total chemo 12 months Neulasta 24 hours after each cycle