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Old 02-23-2006, 09:13 PM   #1
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anyone seen a bone scan?

Has anyone seen one? What does bone mets look like? Is it white or black?
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Old 02-24-2006, 07:01 AM   #2
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They show up as dark spots.....although not all dark spots are mets.

here's a link on information about bone mets: types, symptoms, diagnostics, and treament options.

http://www.novartisoncology.com/page...metastases.jsp

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Old 02-24-2006, 09:08 AM   #3
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thank you KK1. Most appreciated. God bless.
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Old 02-24-2006, 02:35 PM   #4
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Thanks for sharing kk1.
Take care.
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  • Diagnosed May 2005 8 months after giving birth. Stage IV due to a single liver mets.
  • Carbo/Taxotere/ Herceptin combo for 6 months
  • Herceptin/ Navelbine
  • Recurrence on the same liver spot in 7/07
  • Liver resection 9/07
  • Tykerb/xeloda 10/22/07
  • NED since 9/07 and continued Tykerb/xeloda
  • PET/CT in May 2009 show small spot in lungs. Continued Tykerb/xeloda
  • PET/CT in Aug 2009 shows progression on lung nodules (slightly bigger)
  • Onc considering Taxol/avastin
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