Is it a metastases to bone.? I am so much worried..:(

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Godsaveus
Godsaveus Member Posts: 18
edited June 2014 in Not Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastases but Concerned

My mother has recently operated for infiltrating  duct carcinoma on left breast (mastectomy) on Dec-7-2011..and some details of her IDC is as follows

Age =    47

Grade  =   2

tumore size  =   5 cm

lymph =   3 of 12

ER and PR =  Negative 

Her2neu =  Positive

On the day of her first chemotherapy which was on Jan-18 -2012 .Oncologist told to do the whole bone scan to just check before chemo starts..And now the result is there in my hand and which tells in impression that :  MILDLY INCREASED UPTAKE OVER RIGHT SL JOINT.(advised further evaluation).I am her son  very much worried that is it a metastases :(

But ray of hope is that  My mother have had disc related pain in past 5 years or so .Now it is reduced some what .If she do heavy work or so it will pain her again in legs and buttock region and in the back.The hotspot on sl joint shows a little light dart region in sl joint.And I think it is of the disk pain what she is suffering from past 5 years.

What do you think  my Hero's of this site .: Please help me.

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  • Awnooo
    Awnooo Member Posts: 85
    edited February 2012

    not sure i can help but i encourage you to keep helping your mom, this is a great site with lots of ladies that have lots of knowledge and personal experiences with this, God bless you!

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  • Racy
    Racy Member Posts: 2,651
    edited February 2012

    Sorry I can't answer your question but want you to know I read it and understand your concern. What is SL?



    When does she see the doctor who ordered the scan again? Do you know what sort of scan was done? Bone? CT? It sounds like they are recommending further investigation which may include different scans.



    Hoping for the best for your mom and you.

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  • madpeacock
    madpeacock Member Posts: 369
    edited February 2012

    I think SL is actually SI - sacroiliac joint.

    I hope you find the answers to your questions here! 

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  • Godsaveus
    Godsaveus Member Posts: 18
    edited February 2012

    Thanks for your kind replies BCO Hero's

    SL is  sacroiliac joint

    Full Bone scan was done where it gave the impression like that .

    CT , MRI was not done

    next wednesday feb 8 is the day where we have to meet the oncologist again .

    Is any chances are there that the cancer spread to that sl area so quickly  .?

     :(:(

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  • thefuzzylemon
    thefuzzylemon Member Posts: 2,630
    edited February 2012

    I'm sure you may have been told this but it may be worth hearing again...worrying will not help or change an outcome. You're momma needs you right now - to be strong, have faith and be a stable rock in her shaken world.

    also...you cannot adequately read these results...and we can't either. Docs get paid a whole Lotta money to do that for us.

    Yes...it can be that aggressive. She has had a previous injury so you really wont know until next Wednesday. For now, spoil her, spoil yourself and go one step at a time.

    Sending prayers for you and mom.

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  • Racy
    Racy Member Posts: 2,651
    edited February 2012

    Godsaveus, I don't know if it is cancer on the scan but if it is your mom will get treatment such as her chemo and Herceptin to try to eliminate it. Of course I hope it's not cancer.



    Will you be going to the doctor with your mom? If so, maybe prepare a list of questions that you want to ask and make notes of what the doctor says. It is likely that she will have other scans.



    Certainly come back and let us know how the appointment goes and what the plan is.



    Your mom might also like to join this site.

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  • Patty252555140415
    Patty252555140415 Member Posts: 152
    edited February 2012

    I have had numerous back, neck and shoulder problems. All i can say is think positive. I had some ghing shown and it turned out to be a tiny piece of tooth that got left in after the oral surgeon stitched me up. Good luck.

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  • Godsaveus
    Godsaveus Member Posts: 18
    edited February 2012

    Thank you for your kind replies.BCO hero's

    @ Racy madam..My mother don't know english :(

    I will take all of your advices and will tell the results and updates.:(

    May Godsaveall of us .:(

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  • ma111
    ma111 Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2012

    Bone scans also show arthritis. I am your mothers age and mine showed a lot of it all over the place. A pet would show if it is cancer or arthritis. Pet scans are very expensive.

    What chemo is she on?

    I wish you and your mother the best.

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  • Godsaveus
    Godsaveus Member Posts: 18
    edited February 2012

    God Saved Me and My mother this time .:)

    Oncologist told to do x ray to see further into it ..After that he told that there is no evidence of disease.:)

    @ ma111 madam  My mother is on 4*AC chemotherapy.2 cycles finished.After 4 AC then 4 cycles of taxol.Then radiation is optional .But heceptin is must.:(

    May God save all of us.

    Thanks God this time .:)

     Thanks for your support BCO hero's:)

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  • sweetbean
    sweetbean Member Posts: 1,931
    edited February 2012

    Yay!  God bless you and your mom!

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  • Racy
    Racy Member Posts: 2,651
    edited February 2012

    God save us all indeed. Keep in touch.

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