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Re: Micro Mets
I don't think I've ever heard the term "micro mets" used to describe something that is visible on a scan. Usually, it refers to the cancer cells that are out there in the body (but undetectable with scans), with the potential to form metastatic lesions that ARE visible. Once they're big enough to pick up, they are mets.
If the oncologist believes what is seen on the scans is metastatic cancer, then wouldn't the usual thing would be to treat for stage IV cancer? Is your wife currently receiving any treatment? What kind of scans picked this up (bone scan, CT, MRI)? Did the oncologist discuss the possibility of a biopsy? It seems like it's important to clarify what, if anything, is going on.
As for your question about whether the original treatment knocked off the mets -- yes, it could be possible that they were knocked off/knocked back. But the ongoing management is different, once metastatic disease has been confirmed. This might be a good time for a second opinion.
Good luck, keep us posted.
Debbie Laxague
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