Skull Mets?

[lu ann]

I have been having rountine scans the last 2 weeks including; muga, ct of head, neck, chest, abdomin, and pelvis. All scans with the exception of head came back normal or stable. They found a 37mm by 34mm mass on my frontal lobe. I had an MRI done tady and got the results back this afternoon. The mass is not in my brain, but rather in my skull. I will be seeing the doc next Tues. to discuss treatment. I will also be having a bone scan this Saturday. Is there anyone here that has had skull mets and how are you doing now?

Thanks, Love, and Blessings, from Lu Ann

[Kathy T]

LuAnn,

I was dx. with bone mets 3 1/2 years ago including skull mets--I have been maintained with Herceptin, Aridia and estrogen blockers since that time. The skull mets have not caused any problems. I hope that is encouraging to you.
kathy T

[Lolly]

LuAnn, I have a friend who had skull mets from lung cancer metastasis; they were able to surgically remove the mass, then she had rads. This was several years ago, she's still NED and going strong! Sending good thoughts your way.

<3 Lolly

[fcrcm]

Dear LuAnn,
I have numerous bone mets, including one in the skull. Of course I asked my onc. how often a skull metastasis spread into the brain. He said "Very rarely." Tho my disease is progressing (on Herceptin, Arimidex, Zometa and now Faslodex) the mets in my skull has never been a problem. If it became painful, it could be radiated. So, I hope you take this as good news. Just consider a skull metastasis like any other bone metastasis.
Cheers, fcrcm

[lu ann]

Thankyou all for your support. I kind of figured from past posts that skull mets would be treated like other bone mets. I'm relieved it is not brain mets. I don't have any major symptoms other then a little pressure above my right temple which I really have to look for. Thanks again. Love and Blessings from Lu Ann.