Bone mets?

Tricia, I didn't see your post when I posted something similar.  I have no answers for you, but I hope your MRI is ok and does not indicate mets.  Hugs.

No, Tricia, it is mets.  Like I said, my onc really didn't believe it would be.  When I saw her for the results of the biopsy, which did come back with cancer cells, she said she was surprised.  She said to me, you knew.  I said, yes.  She said, sometimes we have a sixth sense.  That DOES NOT MEAN yours is mets.  I don't think I had a "sixth sense."  I just wanted to know what I was dealing with which is unusual for me because I would much rather stick my head in the sand.  However, my three daughters were not satisfied with me waiting for three months for another CT scan.  Plus after reading my reports I was convinced to go ahead with the biopsy.

Crossing my fingers that yours is ARTHRITIS!  It sounds like that's what you could have.  I do have that degenerative disc so I know what you are feeling.  Let us know so we don't have to worry about you.

Im in the same boat, ive been out of treatment a year, still just herceptin, and have bad back pain, down my legs. I had a PETCT on Monday and am tenderhooks waiting for the Dr to call!  He seems to think i'll be fine!  I had a complete response to chemo, but still.....

I'm just dropping in to say hi to my new bone mets sisters. Those who don't know yet, I have my fingers crossed that you're all clear.  {{{Shirley}}} is very right in saying arthritis can be mistaken for mets.  I hope that is the case for you who are waiting for news.

As a word of encouragement, although bone mets sucks, in many cases it can be managed very well with Zometa, Aredia, or similar drugs.  Rads can help with pain if you have it.  I was lucky in that the Zometa for my bones and the chemo I was getting for my liver wiped it out of my spine.  All clear -- MRI next week to check, but so far so good.  I assume it is fine until told otherwise. 

I'll be checking in to see all your good news!  Fingers tightly crossed!!

Elizabeth

xox

I just want to wish benign and/or NED results for everyone waiting for test results. Take care ladies.

Tricia, waiting is hard, but like you said it will not change anything.  I was going to wait two weeks to get my results, but after talking with the neuroradiologist who did my biopsy, he said it would be done withing a couple of days.  So, before my biopsy, while sitting in the waiting room, I called my onc to change my appointment for that Friday (when the biopsy would be in)..LOL  Since I didn't HAVE to wait I wanted to get it OVER with.  And, let me tell you, I'm the GREAT procrastinator. I don't know what got into me. 

I'm gonna bet yours is arthritis.  Yep, that's what it is.  It's really great to have arthritis..LOL

fighting, I think you will be just fine.  Sounds like you have arthritis too.

I'm hanging my shingle out soon.  I'll be called Dr. Shirley. 

Awwww Shirley!  That means a great deal to me!!!  Glad you don't hold the Canuck bit against me!!    I think you're the cat's meow and the bee's knees.  In case don't have those expressions here, it's a good thing!!

I was in Canada over the weekend, got an apt and saw my doc.  I make the big move on Dec 01.  I'll miss my b/f (will visit often) but will love being back with my girlfriends there!  Thanks for asking Dr. Shirley!

xox

I will tell Mom, eventually.  Part of me doesn't want to -- wait until the next treatment takes all my hair and I have to.  When the time comes I will no doubt look for advice, encouragement from ALL my BC friends. 

As much as my b/f has let me down (gee, a marriage and green card would have solved lots!) he definitely is worth the 7 hour drive to visit!  So far...

OK, back to your regularly scheduled program... (Thanks for asking Athena).

Okay, Tricia, don't jump ahead of things.  You know nurses are not allowed to give out info unless the doc says so.  If your onc hasn't read the report yet she cannot give it to you.  You know how it is when given any kind of test.  You ask, how does it look?  And, damn, they can't tell you and you know these techs are probably pretty good at reading some things.  I remember when I had my ultrasound when I found my lump.  It took forever for the tech to scan my breast.  In the past when I had an ultrasound (the rad doctor did it) it took a couple of minutes, IF THAT.  I didn't ask the tech anything because I knew she wouldn't/couldn't tell me.

Okay, get drunk but be sure you are able to type.  We're waiting!  LOL

Well I got good news.  My PET came back clear!  I can hardly believe it!!!!!  All the pain im having must be left over chemo pain or herceptin!!  Good luck to you girls, i will be praying for ya and watching this thread!

laura

Congrats, Laura!  I love hearing good news...makes my day! 

Shirley -- you raised one smart daughter.  So many marry and then expect the guy to change!  And looks like your DD's guy knows he's got a good thing and is working to win her heart and commitment. 

Oh Tricia!  It is torturous to have to wait longer!!!  I hope he can get the PET scheduled for early next week.  Inconclusive is good.  He didn't say suspicious of cancer.  So you are leaning towards the good news side of things.  Still, it is brutal having to wait.  I'm sorry you have this crap to deal with.  We're all here waiting with you.  I'll have a drink (or 2) this evening with you.  Cheers and here's to good new SOON!!!

Dr Shirley -- what's your understanding on this?