Bone biopsy for possible hip mets?
I had a PET/CT scan. This is the second time my one hip lite up. But prior to my bc diagnosis I was seeing a Neurologist for back problems and my hips hurt. The Neuro at that time said I have bruscitis. (sp)
But that was BEFORE I found the bc. So now I am concerned that since the hip lite up...maybe its not brucitis after all.
But I asked my oncologist how do we find out if the cancer spread to the hip? She just said, "Do you want a bone biopsy"! Is that really how they find out if you have bone mets? I need to know...this is worrying me and she doesn't seem concerned...but I am. The hip hurts really bad...plus its been getting a numb feeling in it for a long while now. I hope its not...but I rather have peace of mind. How do they find out? Does anyone know. Help please.
Chelee
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StageIIIA, Her2/Neu 3+++, Er & Pr positive, 5 of 16 positive nodes, Richardson scale 9 of 9.
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