Bone mets - please join in

[rosie53]

Morning ladies, hope you're all keeping well.

FF, sorry your struggling with pain at the moment, but the up and coming wedding is a great distraction for you!! 

I'm still waiting for TM results, this cough is really beginning to worry me now, keeping worrying I have spread to my lungs,  I have just weighed myself and I have lost 4lbs this week which is making me worry more 😦my onc is away til Tuesday so can't speak to her, my hubby said to go and see my GP but I don't see the point really. Any advice on what to do ladies??

Hugs Janette xxxxxxx 

[belinda]

So sorry to hear of the pain FF. It's so debilitating but these next few days will be such a very happy distraction for you.  

Have fun, how's Ross coping with all the wedding prep? X

[funnyface]

Belinda, Glad you're OK. Went for 2nd opinion on knee. The knee is shot and scoping it like 1st dr wanted to do won't work. The meniscus is in too bad of shape to fix. So did a cortisone injection and going to do gel injections to buy time to lose some weight. Hoping to be able to replace it by late spring. Praying these injections will give me some relief. The pain is wearing me down. On the fun side. We picked up our gowns. Sunday we are finishing up some projects. Bagging up some goody bags for over night guests. Finishing up wedding favors. Putting together bows for pews. Rehearsal is next Thursday. Nails and church decorating Friday. I still need a purse. I'm on vacation starting Frida, so if we think if anything else I will be able to taje care of it. They couldn't get next week off plus 2 weeks for honey moon. I told them I could get off to tie up loose ends. I can't wait!!

[belinda]

Hi there FF, I'm fine, thanks for asking. 🙂 Just taking a back seat at the moment, feeling a bit forumed out. 😞 A little wedding present should be about half way across the pond to you. Not long now, hope you are feeling less breathless, knee is stable. X

[funnyface]

Belinda, You have been a quiet one. Hope you are ok. FF

[funnyface]

Edwina, I'm gkad you got that pesky painful tooth out! I'm nit good with tooth pain! It's funny what pain one can tolerate and what they can't. FF

[Jam]

At last Edwina take a great sigh onwards and upwards now. New treatment soon.  Sending love and hugs xxJanetxx

[kittycat40]

Thank you Nicky......I think I have only come across 1 lady on this forum who had SIRT. Will post when I have had it done. I have caught a rotten head and chest cold (from Hubby.......although I wld like to say wish it was from James McEvoy......will bring him to the cafe!!) so it explains the headaches etc. Love to all you lovely ladies xx

[Chocolates]

Morning ladies, sorry for my absence, just needed some time away to gather my thoughts and totally relax.  Feeling a lot better now and ready for the last two weeks before going back to work - the time goes so quickly. Welcome to all the newbie's, sorry you've had to join us but what a marvellous group we are, even if we are a bit mad at times.  I know yu will find the support you need here, there's always someone who will be able to help you.  

Off out  visiting this morning but will be checking in now on a regular basis to catch up with you all.

huge hugs to everyone,

hxxx

[edwina64]

Hi everyone....well I had my wisdom tooth out at last yesterday bit sore today though and still have numb lip and chin. At least it's  done now as waiting to go on to cape but can't  have it till tooth has healed. Hosp dentist was really good but waiting for it to go numb left my knees knocking! Took it out really easily so on the mend now I hope.  Xx

[nicky08]

Hi kittykat

You can send a PM (private message) by going to the 'Messages' tab alongside the 'Sign In' button at the top of the screen. You just have to put the person's name ie nicky08 to then write a messsage that no one else can see as it goes directly into their inbox, hope this helps!

It's good that you had your receptors status checked as it makes such a difference to whether you are on the right treatrment ot not.  I've not heard of the chemo you are on, probably be because it isn't used normally for SBC. However I have heard of SIRT which I think is the radioactive beads that ablate the liver lesions.  I hope both treatments are very successful for you and you don't have too many side effects. Do let us know how you get on and if any of us can offer support although I don't know of anyone who has had those treatments.

Good luck

Nicky x

[kittycat40]

Hi Nicky I am never quite sure how to send a message to you so replying to your post!  Hope you are well? I just wanted to let you know that after you said about the receptor status changing, I have had some fluid drained from my pleural effusion and my status has changed from ER+ to triple neg.  Was hoping for HER2+ but at least I know where I am at! No wonder none of the treatments have worked this year. It's a good job I took your advice.....thank you. I am currently having Folfox chemo (usually for bowel cancer) because apparently it works with SIRT which I am having on 25 Aug.  I have headaches and coughing up a little blood so worrying about that but hopefully it's side effects. Had scan 8 weeks ago and all was ok apart from the liver mets had grown, hence having the SIRT.  Take care xx

[Podry]

I got back into this whole scenario by attending out of hours GP services due to excruciating shoulder pain...he said see GP in me the morning and prescribed Morphine (MST) - X-ray showed shadow - so then bone scan, spect scan and bone Ct. GP said very likely secondary as uptake shown on scans but now team say indefinite. I have Rheumatology on Tue so maybe steroid ink then although shoulder better than my back so hope to talk to him about that too ;-/ or maybe see GP tomorrow. Physio on Thu too but that's about my shoulder they don't tend to deal with more than one problem at a time so not sure if they can help with my back. Again it feels muscular but who knows? Regardless of the outcome from the MRI I am going to request a full body CT to rule out any soft tissue involvement. The bone scan ruled out any bone involvement except the shoulder so it seems it's not bone mets there but I am not trusting it since the nurse did not put the full amount in 😱 they won't do an urgent MRI since they already have the outcome from the bone scan. oh dear I'm going round in circles, sorry girls and thanks for your support.

[Podry]

Edwina, I don't even have an oncologist yet 😕 I have got the number of the breast care nurse so plan to ring her tomorrow to chat through my numerous concerns. I was at church today and my church 'family' were very supportive and lots of friends offering to take me out and to help by keeping me busy and distracted in the next few weeks.

[rosie53]

Podry try not to worry too much  ( easier said than done ) the terrible pain I had in my shoulder turned out to be a rotator cuff injury, I was convinced my mets had spread to my shoulder!! My onc said I know it's a bit drastic but go to A&E and tell them your in agony with your shoulder and because of the fact I have mets they will do an MRI and you will get the results straight away which I did and they gave me a cortisone injection.

She said even if she requested an urgent MRI it would take 2 wk, it was a long day sat in A&E but worth it as at least I got peace of mind. Hope this helps, I know your mind will be in a whirl at the moment and you won't be able to think of anything else until you have some answers but please try to carry on with your life as normal as possible.

Hugs Janette xxxxxxx 

[edwina64]

Hi podry I had a shoulder prob but after bone scan was told bone mets straight away....if you have arthritis or similar maybe thats not so easy to tell. After your mri you could ask your onc to see you a few days later . I had scan (ct though) and got result in 2 days Waiting is the killer your mind works overtime fingers crossed for you lets all hope all is ok xx

[Podry]

Hi everyone, thank you so mich for the warm welcome; to recap I was told on Tuesday evening this week that It was very likely that I had a bone met in my shoulder. There was to be a discussion with the oncology MDT yesterday... Well call from GP says the out come from that was 'it is not difinitive' and I have now to go for an MRI to further establish what is going on. They do know I have an extensive rotator cuff problem with calcification etc which is what is causing the pain? Rheumatology appointb18th Aug, hopes of steroid injection to alleviate pain and get me back into action.

On the one hand; I am delighted to be offered a ray of hope - on the other (two hands actually); I am 1) worried that the bone scan is inconclusive because the nurse did not seem to inject the full contrast nuclear liquid before the scan, I'm sure there was some left in the syringe...am I being paranoid? And 2) since yesterday mid morning I have developed a really painful lower back; a 'drawing/pulling sensation down my spine and around my sacral area, particularly when I need to move my legs while sitting or getting down to sit or rising from sitting also at its worst is bed trying to change position. My mind is working overtime now - do I have soft tissue secondaries causing pressure on my spine etc etc... Did that nurse mess up the scan by not using all the contrast material? Am I really just going off my head!? 

I am worried it is a secondary, I am worried it is a secondary and its being missed, I am worried there is soft tissue involvement not identified...I am essentially just, well worried  😥 about everything.  

MRI scan in 2 weeks a likely further week for results, meantime I am still off work and I have applied and been successful in a new job application, one which I want to take but I had to come clean about what is happening - to be fair they didn't dismiss it out of hand so it may go ahead, watch this space.

Suffice to say, lots going on, lots of worry and distress - sigh. Welcome back Audrey to BC world. 😫

[Podry]

Edwina, I lost my Mum to lung cancer aged 35yrs, she was 61 two days before she died. I have travelled this road already while older I remember how I fekt so going to try to prevent what I can but equally they need to be able to react its normal and required. Such a balancing act!
So pleased your kids are supportive and that ypu have alittle grandson to love and enjoy. 😍 Thanks for the welcome

[Podry]

Thanks Nikki, today's eighteenth went relatively well although she was a little sh*t at one point and I had to decide to react or let it go... It should be all about her but she was being kinda mean and I am feeling vulnerable. My Mum instincts won and I let it go 😊 felt proud of myself. Sh eseems to have had a wonderful day 💖 so pleased. See me new post - I will post after responding to other's messages to me.

[rosie53]

Thanks Nicky/Jam, i got in touch with my oncs secretary and explained it to her, she spoke to my onc who said she would leave a blood for to go and get my TMs done at The Christie (they get results back quicker than my local hospital) still a wk wait though and she is on holiday now til the 25th!! She is going to ring me with results, to be fair im not in terrible pain its just a bit painful when i walk and i think im just mithered because my hip is where i had the initial problems.
Must admit i have been doing lots of walking lately to lose some weight for my hols in a few wks and maybe iv pushed myself too much??
Hugs Janette x x

[nicky08]

Hi Janette

I know what you mean about every ache and especially when it's in an area that you know you have bone mets. Sometimes my back is so achey but I've realised this can be down to what I've been doing recently and also if I've had a change in the brand of hormone tablet. I'm currently on letrozole and some brands cause extra side effects whereas others just have the expected ones. I wonder if that's the same with tamoxifen, which I've not had since 2003 after my primary and at which time there were no generic brands.

Ive seen you mention your TMs a number of times and that they are slowly going up. I'm sure your onc is keeping a close eye on them and with a scan coming up soon hope fully your mind can be put at rest. If you are really anxious can you get the scan brought forward a week or so?

Sorry I can't offer anything more than this, other than a hug and hope you get some good answers soon.

Nicky x

[Jam]

Janette think we all think that the Oncs are missing something it's living with this over us all the time and I don't think they understand. I'm wittering at the moment but have been told nothing to worry about. How do they know we just have to try and hope for the best. Sending hugs and love to everyone. xxJanetxx

[Jam]

Ladywolf ring your GP for advice and see if they have your blood results there before stopping. It was my GP that advised me when I asked for a repeat prescription and we had a chat xxJanetxx

[Ladywolf]

Hi ladies

Thank you for the replies..

I'm feeling so poorly on these tabs.. Think I'd rather just drink an extra pint of milk a day!!!
Think the onc just gave me them as a matter of course as being prescribed densomab..
I'm going to stop taking them and have a word with her next time I see her..
Glad to know I'm not the only one who has probs with them..
Hope everyone is ok..
C xx

[rosie53]

Morning ladies on this very wet and miserable day!!

Nicky I want to ask your advice on something because you seem to be quite wise and clued up on this rubbish disease! When I was first dx with mets last year it was because I had pain in my hip for months that wouldn't go, after dx and when my treatment plan was put in place and some radio on it it really settled down but since earlier this week it has started up exactly same and I am starting to get really worried again 😣 my TMs have been slowly rising but scans stable and my onc asked me to go and get them done again in 3 wks which I did yesterday but it's going to be 3 wk til I get results from that!! She did say that she may change my tamoxifen to letrozole if they are still rising, I'm just worried that my scans are either not being read properly or that they are just missing something, sorry for the ramble just getting in a bit of a tiswas about it.

Hugs Janette xxxxxxx 

[Jam]

Ladywolf do you need the calcium tablets I've never had them even though at first I was prescribed them. My GP said I just needed a bit more dairy. That was 2 years ago and have never had a drop in calcium. I have too much at mo. So just check whether you actually need them xxJanetxx

[nicky08]

Hi C, for the life of me I can't remember your previous login name!

i hate the big AdCal chewable tablets and they used to make me feel nauseous. There are two options, you can get dispersible ones ie they dissolve in water for a fizzy drink or you can get caplets that you swallow just like a paracetamol. Both of which should/will be available free on prescription either from the hospital pharmacy or your GPs. Alternatively don't take them at all! I don't and my calcium levels are always in the normal range. There can be dramatic changes to your calcium levels but as I get blood tests every 3 weeks I am closely monitored.

hope this helps.

Nicky x

[Ladywolf]

Hi marirose,
I'm on the same tablets as you, but they told me to chew them both after evening meal... I think will try having one in morning one at night..

Unfortunately I haven't got a bcn... Might have a word with my chemo nurse see if any advice.. Way I'm feeling at the moment I might just stop them altogether! 😞😞

Thanks for the reply..

C xx

[Marirose]

Hi C I have never had a reaction to my calcium tablets I take 1 twice a day so I take one in the morning first thing and one at night last thing. The tablets are Adcal-D3 chewable fruit flavoured. My sister-in-law found she couldn't take them because they made her feel sick so she now buys hers from Boots where she swallows them instead of chewing them. Maybe you could have a word with your BCN they may have a solution for you. Best of luck with it. xx

[Ladywolf]

Hi ladies..

Can I pick your collective brains???

I have only just started to have the densomab injections along with calcium tablets (two every night)...
My question is - does anyone have a stomach reaction to the calcium tablets.., everytime I take them within hr I'm on the toilet, very bad diarrhoea and feeling really sick..,.. At first I just put it down to having had my chemo, but those effects have now gone.. Has anyone else had a similar reaction to calcium tablets??

Thanks
C xx

[edwina64]

Hi podry is is difficult with family....my husband says if you worry about tomorrow you spoil today wise words but hard to do feel guilty for feeling down, my daughter 39 calls lots of times every day and tries to second guess everything but she does support me and her son 2 yr old Ben takes my mind off things he is a delight. .My son is 43 and he tries to support me but really just panics  but they do get sort of used to it, itviscearly days for you xx

[Podry]

Edwina, how annoying, I'm sorry to hear about the mess up with your scan, I truly hope it is all ok but like me you will have to endure the waiting! You have all been so welcoming, thank you. I will update once I eventually get to speak to the doctors. Oncology specialists.

[Podry]

Nikki, you are right, we just need to know what is happening and our kids however old just need their Mum's to be their never mind this ypu have cancer carry one...I need you! Of course at that age they can feel unsettled and not want ot be demanding since they are aware of what is going on and have insight into what this means for you but doesnt always have the self control to deal with the impact of what is going on. If we could change it we would....my son appears to be in denial. Spoke to my Dad, difficult but be too seems to be a little in denial, am Indestoned to continue to repeat this awful news ro people for eternity?!

[Jam]

Edwina pleased you've got part good news don't know why they just do one thing when they've got you there. Apart from the worry it's a waste of nhs money too. Fingers crossed you're not too much longer and it'll be positive result and you can say goodbye to that awful toothache xxJanetxx

[edwina64]

Hi podry I was diagnosed with breast cancer with mets to the bone together sept 2013. Now after e/e combo have mets to the lungs as well but as yet this hasn't  caused any breathing difficulties . I am supposed to be going on cape but have had toothache for 2 and a half months now , stopped denosemub and have to wait to get tooth out. I developed numb cnin syndrome and had to have a scan to see if ache was cancer spread . After lots of worry I finally got scan on Monday but the only scanned my jaw and not the whole head!  

Apparently organised by the dentist. Went for the results today and was feeling v scared, onc said not in the jaw hurrah!  but sorry should have had a brain scan to see if the ncs is caused by spread to the brain....so back in the mire again! Can't have cape till the tooth is out and healed so even the onc was worried how long it has been with no treatment. Anyway getting the toot out and hoping it will heal soon and can then going on cape whatever the scan shows. Has anyone had ncs from brain mets? Worrying about this now. Feel a bit more hopeful that it might be due to the tooth...hope,so. Sorry rambling on again but  you get built up for scan results.  

[helen44]

Hi Podry

Sorry to welcome you on the SBC threads - we are a friendly bunch & feel free to ask any questions you may have. I see Nicky08 has already replied to you so you have some good advice already! I was diagnosed with primary bc & secondary (bone mets) together in Dec 2012 followed by liver mets in Sep 2014. I get along pretty well at the moment, the first few weeks are the worst and then once you have a treatment plan everything becomes more the 'norm'. Like Nicky my receptors changed & I became HER2+ so could have herceptin. I've been on tamoxofen, letrazole & now on exemestane, with herceptin, zoladex & denosumab - all of which I find quite tolerable at the moment. Also had 6 cycles of docetaxol to shrink the liver mets which it did!

There is always lots of help and support on here, I don't post very often but always try & read as many posts as possible.

Take care, love Helen x

[rosie53]

Hi Helen, thanks for that, I also have mets in my ribs so maybe that's what is causing it, I'm pretty sure I will be seeing my onc in the next few weeks re: my markers results so if it is still happening I will mention it to her.

Thanks Janette xx 

[Helen_12]

Hi Natalie ,I've just had the exact same ,had a chest X-ray this afternoon and luckily my doctor asked them to ring him with result ,so within an hour I was told my lungs were clear ! Relief as I too feared the worst .he thinks that my Mets in ribs are insisting irritation that causes muscle spasm which in return effects breathing ! I've had quite a lot more pain in side just recently so need further investigations .but had the awful chest tightening pain and almost blockage feel in throat and breathlessness which has been ongoing for last 4/5 days hope this helps ,as know how scary this feels ,I've been pretty down in the dumps.relieved now but still worrying a bit about the cause Helen xx

[rosie53]

Hi ladies, just want to pick your brain?? Been feeling a bit tight around my chest/throat area for about 4 or 5 wks now, it's a bit hard to explain really, I wouldn't say I was breathless it's more a dry tight feeling with a bit of a cough. Don't want to get paranoid that I may have progression to my lungs 😦just wondering if anyone could shed any light on it?? Had CT about 6 wks ago and it was stable although markers have been rising slowly and have got to have them re-done tomorrow, I think I remember reading something about denosumab causing breathlessness and was wondering if it was maybe that? 

Hugs Janette xxxx 

[nicky08]

Hi

yes, it's completely under the skin so you can do anything you'd like including swimming etc. it also doesn't need flushing unless it's not used at all for more than 3 weeks in which case they just run some saline and small amount of  a blood thinning drug through it to prevent blood clots. If it's not used at all, or won't be after IV treatment has finished they can remove it. Some ladies with primary BC have them but not usually as they aren't needed after the initial chemo part of treatment. Definitely worth considering /asking about, also the nurses prefer them as they are quick to use.

Please feel free to ask any other questions about this or anything else, especially once you know what the treatment plan is. I think all of us, as has been said already, did find it easier to cope once we knew what we were facing or dealing with.

Hugs to your daughter for her 18th on Friday, my YD had her 18th about 10 months after my SBC diagnosis and she had quite a melt down so be prepared, it's horrible what they have to go through, which is the thing that's gets to all us Mums.

Nicky x

[Podry]

Hi Nikki and thanks, yeah, I need to know all that I can. Not taking it all in yet and it will be weeks before I will be up to speed! Thanks for the explanations  much appreciated.  Loving the idea of non IV type treatments. I had a hickman line before and got infections in it...twice! Hoping ther is an alternative if necessary as it was rather unpleasant having it fitted.  It foes into you jugular and the tube is then brought under your skin and out onto the chest wall. The whole 'dont breath again till I tell you you an' is awful probably only seconds but really scary! Showering etc was always a pain the butt.  Can you bathe, shower, use saunas etc with yours in - thinking quality of life here too! Lol

[nicky08]

Hi podry, you sound like me, needing to know everything so you can understand. This forum has been so good at educating me about SBC when I was initially diagnosed in 2008 with mets and since then. I would not have known about receptor status changes if I'd not read it on here and I would therefore be having the wrong treatment. It has helped me challenge some of my oncology teams decisions or views at times and I'm sure I'm seen as a pain in the @rse but who cares, I've only got one life and I'll fight as much as I can to get the right treatment. 

Regarding zometa it's one of the bisphosphonates group of bone strengtheners and some ladies are on it as it is working well for them. Others, like me where I had progression in my bones, have been switched to Denosumab which is the latest type of bone strengthener, but not a bisphosphonate. It is given as a subcutaneous injection every 4 weeks so doesn't involve hunt the vein. If you do need to have a form of IV treatment consider a portacath which is a device implanted under the skin, usually in the chest wall, through which the IV treatment can be given, also bloods can be taken from it but normally only by trained ie chemo nurses. I had one fitted about a year ago and it's no problem at all plus it's completely sealed so there's no risk of infection from going about your day to day activities. - which is something we all need to get on with.

hope you get some answers soon and they are better than you  are probably already imagining!

Nicky x

[Podry]

Hopefully it is anemia that is causing your breathlessness Helen_12. I'm just new to this situation but I am a nurse (mental health and health visiting) I also know that it is a possibility with bone mets. Hope you feel better soon. X

[Podry]

I was reading about the possiblility of raised blood calcium in the early hours Jam, I hope you feel much better really soon. Zometa is another drug I'll need to learn about. I remember how much I needed to learn at the start - it kept me up at nights but was and it seems still is one of the ways I cope, I need to understand as much as I can - it gives me an improved feeling of control, even though I know its mostly entirely outwith my control. I'm still behaving quite robotically at the moment I know I am saying the words but its not really sunk in... I am waiting the storm to hit probably after I have that first appointment. Hugs and best wishes Janet x

[Jam]

Hi Podry Sorry you're here but as everyone else has said once you get your head round it and a plan things will settle down. I have mets in spine was diagnosed after unrelated pain in knee and bone scan found it 2 years ago. Had nearly reached my 5 years from first diagnosis.  This forum helps you realise there are lots and lots of treatments and someone can usually help. I'm just having a blip at the mo am on letrozole and zometa but wasn't drinking enough so developed high calcium.  Am now slowly on the mend again and just visiting the group even when I don't feel like joining in I know I'm still supported. Good luck xxJanetxx

[Podry]

Yeah, I have been on hormone treatment since my chemo ended first time, never had radio so that's an option. I already had Herceptin 1st time around too also after chemo so I am aware of that (I had to pay £5k for my first two treatments as it was new and very expensive so NHS wouldnt pay for it even though my oncology consultant wanted me to have it - I won my fight and they paide the rest - didnt pay back what we spent thoug. I suspect that is why I have had 10yrs cancer free) also had 2 yrs of Zoladex (chemical hormone ablation). Mine was, well, is; Er+Ve, PR+ve & Her2+ve. I also have had my ovaries removed voluntarily when having a hysterectomy due to massive fibroids caused by Tamoxifen... It's a real bam pot this disease isn't it? Good to hear herceptin is no longer IV 👍 since I have no veins left 😱 any IV needs to be done through a hickman line. Pertuzamab is new ro me will so have a search to learn more abput that. Just this awful waiting for the next step... A call fromGP or hospital abput the next step - an appointment with oncology to discuss treatment and confirm the diagnosis and discuss the way forward. 

It is so encouraging to hear people with positive stories, I am sorry to hear though of so many people in this awful position. Thanks tomeveryone for kind thoughts and support. Much needed. 😊

[nicky08]

Hi podry and welcome to the place none of us want to be in! However you have alrwady had excellent advice from some of us and I'm sure more will be along soon, it's a bit quiet on here at the moment with possible holidays and /or family times. I'm a bit absent at the moment due to a pending house move - why I need that additional stress I do not know!

The forum is a bit difficult to navigate, quite different to when you used it before and this is only a recent change which, for me, is causing loads of typing issues as I use an iPad and it doesn't seem to like those, so don't worry about any mistakes etc, we'll know what you mean.

i have been living with bone mets for over 7 years now, diagnosed nearly 5 years after primary for which I had an excellent prognosis - so there's no telling when it might rear its ugly head again. I have done very well In those 7 years with no pains and have been on bone strengtheners all the timers well as hormone treatments and sometimes chemo. Two years ago I was also diagnosed with liver mets and found that I had changed from being HER2- to HER2+. This has opened up a new angle for treatment some of which wasn't even being used when you had your primary. I'd say for definite you will have Herceptin, possibly with another drug, Pertuzamab, which is very new. Herceptin on its own is now given as a subcutaneous injection so none of the IV palaver but if you have Pertuzamab as well, like me, you do have to have the IV palaver! Hopefully you will get a treatment plan soon and I would imagine you would have a CT or similar scan to determine if the one bone met is the only sign of SBC. Come back at any time to ask questions, there's usually someone who has had the same experience and can offer advice and all of us offer support.

Nicky x

[Podry]

Thanks Natalie, still trying to figure out how to navigate the site, it is very different feom it was 10 years ago! Have spoken to all my immediate family except Dad who I will be able to see today, I had not talked to him at all about the possibility somits gonna be a bolt put the blue for him, feel bad and wish I'd told him something sooner. I will keep in touch - these forums reallynhelped me in myndarkest places at the startbof my journey 10+ years ago. I amglad to find they remain and are still supportive. Thanks x

[rosie53]

Hi Podry, glad we could be of help, we all understand that thick fog you are in when first dx....I had never heard of mets before last year!! To answer your question about scans, I have a bone scan every 6 months and CT every 3 months but every oncologist works different so this doesn't necessarily mean the same will happen with you, my mets are to my hips ribs and spine.

Good luck with everything and keep us posted on how you get on.

Hugs Janette xxxx 

[Podry]

Wow, this is just the kind of information that I needed to know, thanks Mermaid007 (love the name!) I have tried to convince my tamily of this sort of possibility but without the real facts Im kinda groping around in the dark, your information is bright light in avery dark tunnel. Just got my Dad to speak to tomorrow then family know the score, then have a variety of friends and colleagues to inform. I feel the need to get it out there so I can just get on with it and not constantly having to repeat my story again and again. I was asking Natalie, I wonder if they rputinely do a cat scan to identify any possible soft tissue involvement as part of developing a plan. I hope to work again soon, once this bloomin shoulder pain egts under control, I have Rheumatology appoint on 18th so hoping for steroid onjection. Apparently the shoulder os amess with calcification etc so no wonder it has been so painful, if that can be sprted I can get back to work and get on woth life working aorund this. I will have a look at oligometaststases thanks dor that info. I think I will again become aregular here. I was when I was dirst dianosed and used it 24/7 initially, like a sponge learning all I could. I amsorry tomhear tou own diagnosis has more than one met and I hope you are doing well and managin to enjoy life despite this horrrid disease. Thank you. 💕