Stage 1 BC and still have bone mets--Possible????

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GreenEyes81
GreenEyes81 Member Posts: 389
edited April 2018 in Not Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastases but Concerned

I know I may be jumping the gun....I just can't stop worring about cancer in other parts of my body. lol

I am Stage 1 and waiting for my oncotype score for next steps. All is going as well as possible.

Two years ago my foot started hurting. To the point I went and got xrays to make sure it wasn't broke. Got the ice it/rest, it will get better. And it did, the instant pain anyways. I have slowly had a lump grow, now the size of a quarter maybe. It gets very painful, though comes and goes. I just delt with it.

Since my insurance out of pocket is maxed....I thought I should make the most of it and get it looked at. Met with a podiatrist today, have a contrast MRI in the morning. WTH???? He's wanting to see if it is a cyst or lump of tissue. He can't quite tell.

Yep, I sure did. Came home and started Googling. I know.... Can you go from Stage 1 with negitive lymph nodes and have bone mets?

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  • bevin
    bevin Member Posts: 1,902
    edited September 2017

    Hi there, I hope you are ok and am glad your doctors are taking your pain and concerns seriously. I understand, bone mets to feet would be pretty rare. I understand its usually found in ribs, long bones of arms, pelvis etc. It is very uncommon to be below the knee. I know someone with more knowledge than me will be by soon and give more input.  Good luck with your testing and I hope the pain is benign but can be relieved.


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  • GreenEyes81
    GreenEyes81 Member Posts: 389
    edited September 2017

    Ya, the doctor said it was very rare. Dosn't have much impact when its "rare" to have BC in the first place. lol

    It is good to know the feet are not normally where mets are found, I had not been able to find that info yet. Thank you Bevin!

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited September 2017

    It would be exceedingly rare to have mets to your foot. Let us know once you find out what it is.

    Hoping your on oncotypeis low

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  • GreenEyes81
    GreenEyes81 Member Posts: 389
    edited September 2017

    My contrast MRI turned into an ER admittance. Had a strong reaction to the contrast. However, please note---It is NOT the same they use for breast MRI's thus the reason I was fine before. Apparetnly my body did not like the contrast and made it clear never to have it again. Probebly some stupid cyst on my foot after today's drama. lol

    Still waiting on oncotype....driving me nuts. My my nice nurse called and updated me on the status so that was super nice!!

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  • GreenEyes81
    GreenEyes81 Member Posts: 389
    edited October 2017

    I got an email update that my MRI test results were available to review online. I have my follow up appointment with my doctor Tuesday. Anyone familar with medical "speech"? I know this is not BC...so if I am in the wrong place let me know. "Differential" and forward is what the MRI shows could be present? Which includes possible "malignant soft tissue neoplasms including hemangioma or sarcoma"? Sigh... Maybe if it is a sarcoma...since it's not involving the flanter fasicia it wouldn't be "bone" cancer? I'm really trying to not go over board...I'll take the rheumatoid nodule.

    IMPRESSION:
    1. 0.7 x 1.3 x 1.2 cm enhancing soft tissue mass along the plantar aspect of the foot located within the subcutaneous tissues of the level of the second metatarsal neck, described in further detail above. Although this does extend to the plantar fascia, does not appear to involve the plantar fascia itself and is therefore not felt to represent a plantar fibroma. There is no area of signal void to suggest a foreign body. No definite dermal involvement to suggest plantar wart or melanoma. Differential for this lesion includes rare entities such as a rheumatoid nodule (no erosions or other articular changes to further support this diagnosis), granuloma and other benign or malignant soft tissue neoplasms including hemangioma or sarcoma.

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited October 2017

    So it sounds like there is a mass in the size mentioned which is not a plantar's wart, not a plantars fibroma, and not a foreign body. I am guessing that they need to biopsy this to determine exactly what it is; imaging suggests rheumatoid nodule (not likely based on their observations), granuloma, or benign or malignant tumor. There are some benign growths that can occur on hands and feet. I am assuming they'll remove and biopsy this? Hoping it is benign.

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  • GreenEyes81
    GreenEyes81 Member Posts: 389
    edited October 2017

    Hi KBeee, thank you for the reply! I googled granuloma's....deffinatly not one of those. So leaves options of a tumor of some sort I guess. I spoke to my MO last night and he said I needed to make sure it got biopsied as well. Thank you for the same suggestion as I was trying not to over react and have a leavel head. I know foot cancer is rare but after haveing BC its much harder to be a bit more positive.

    I see the podiatrist in a couple hours for his side, hoping he is on the same page to begin with. My MO said if he didn't want a bipsy to find a new doctor. Sigh....

    On a positive note, I did get my onco score last night. A 15...somehow still not at "peace" knowing my foot can be an issue too. And 15 is so close to 20. I was ready for chemo I think, just not sure. Just tired of it I guess....one day at a time.

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited October 2017

    When will your footbe biopsied

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  • GreenEyes81
    GreenEyes81 Member Posts: 389
    edited October 2017

    Hi KBeee, it is 6am Wednesday morning! So far away...lol On a positive note.....I should have the results same day or Thursday at the latest as my doctor is putting it on a rush. He did confirm it is a Soft Tissue Tumor. It's just a matter of confirming b9 or not.

    Thank you for asking!

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited October 2017

    Praying for benign!!!!!!!!

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  • Janila03
    Janila03 Member Posts: 14
    edited April 2018

    After finishing 2 Chemos with 2 to go I have learned that my stage 1 bc has jumped to a 4 after spreading to my liver and bones. I am heartbroken, shocked and lost as to how this is possible. I honestly don't know where I'll find the strength to continue the fight.

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  • GreenEyes81
    GreenEyes81 Member Posts: 389
    edited April 2018

    Hi Janila, I am sorry to hear that. That just sucks big time! Please head over to the stage 4 ladies---they are amazing. They are great and helping get your perspective back in focus. Hugs!!!

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  • HersheyKiss
    HersheyKiss Member Posts: 550
    edited April 2018

    Janila, I am so sorry you had to hear that news. I hope that you didn't just receive the information, especially heading into a weekend. Have you had a chance to meet with your medical team to create a revised plan? I wish you peace and calm and send healing thoughts your way.

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited April 2018

    Janila, I am so sorry to hear this. This stupid disease just sucks! Hoping your docs have a plan in place soon

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  • bluepearl
    bluepearl Member Posts: 961
    edited April 2018

    So sorry you are facing this after a stage 1 diagnosis. Even small tumours can be very aggressive, so yes, it is possible although much rarer than, say, a stage 3. Once you have a treatment plan in front of you, you can move forward but I empathize with your fear. It is awful. I hope you have a soft place to fall and arms to surround you. (((HUGS))))

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited April 2018

    Janila,

    Keep us posted and let us know how you are doing. I also encourage you to stop into the stage 4 boards and introduce yourself.

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