Worrisome scans after BMX for DCIS

AJK2264 · March 2016

I am new to the boards and I'm hoping to get some information. I had double mastectomy for DCIS in 2010. No follow up treatment was necessary - I was good to go. Recently had check up and (new) doctor ordered chest x-ray. Lungs were clear, but they saw what they thought was a summation of tissue or shadow on vertebra at the T7 or T8 level. This led to another (thoracic) x-ray which revealed "T8 vertebral body sclerotic lesion. Given the patient's known breast
cancer history, this is concerning for osseous metastatic disease. Would recommend further evaluation with thoracic spine MRI and bone scintigraphy." Had the MRI done - results " Large geographic region of decreased T2 and T1 signal body of T8. No evidence of enhancement on the post contrast portion of the study. No associated soft tissue masses. Appearance is nonspecific. Given the history, a bony metastasis cannot be excluded. Would recommend further evaluation with bone scan."

When I called to set up the bone scan, radiology switched it to PET scan. Trying to find out from the Dr. why this is but I'm putting it out there to you all to get any feedback, information, reassurance, whatever. This has been a roller coaster for the past month and I'm a nervous wreck.

By the way - I have zero symptoms.

Thanks and sorry for the lengthy post.

Jelson · March 2016

I am thinking that the PET scan might be more sensitive and might give a bigger and more precise picture of what all, if anything is going on with you. Many people who have been diagnosed with bone mets experienced discomfort before hand, so you certainly have that going for you. Hope this is just an artifact of your new, very thorough physician who doesn't want unpleasant surprises down the road while caring for his/her new patients. good luck and keep us posted.

have2laugh · March 2016

Very common for radiologist reports to say can not rule out or exclude, unless there is absolute certainty what they are looking at they tend stick with that result. I think especially if one has had a previous diagnosis of any type cancer radiologist are very cautious in their interpretations. Might be relief just to move onto PET rather than continuing other studies and having more tests. Sorry you having to go through this-can't imagine stress. I will be thinking of you.

LAstar · March 2016

I have no additional information but want to send my wishes that you get an all-clear report soon.

Worrisome scans after BMX for DCIS

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