What are the signs of bone mets? How do you know you have them??

astrid · 07-23-2006, 04:23 AM

Mary Anne in TX · 07-23-2006, 06:54 AM

the same thing?
I just assumed all the aches and pains are the chemo taken every 2 weeks.
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Lisa · 07-23-2006, 06:42 PM

I think everyone is different. I was diagnosed 3 years ago with bone mets head to leg. I never had any pain. It was discovered after a CT scan showed mets to the liver and more scans were done.

Only in the last year have I had any pain (ribs).

If you have ANY doubts, ask your onc. Have you ever had a bone scan?

Love and light,

Lisa

Lala · 07-23-2006, 09:01 PM

Astrid

Hello I think you have posed a very good question.

I can tell you about my experience. I was diagnosed last fall and requested a PET scan. I had no symptoms of any bone pain. The results of the PET scan revealed that I had probable bone metastases. A bone biopsy was ordered and confirmed the findings of the PET scan. Needless to say that PET scan enabled me to have the correct diagnosis.

I would echo the advice given from Lisa. When in doubt check it out!

Take care,