Bone Cancer as a secondary cancer to Breast Cancer?

prayerangel

Was wondering if anyone got bone cancer after having breast cancer, how did they find it, was your blood work normal, how do they classify it and what were your options?

melissab

I had a very good friend who had bone cancer secondary to breast. Her doctors said that it was from the radiation she had received years earlier. She discovered it by abnormal blood tests taken after she broke her collar bone. It had weakened as a result of that being where the cancer occurred.

bekah22

hi my grandfather just pasted away a few months ago b/c of bone cancer, i was very close to him and i would like to learn more about this cancer... i would really like to talk to some one!

Peach06

My husband just died in January due to bone cancer as a secondary cancer to Hodgkin's. After radical treatment of Hodgink's in the early 80's, the chemo had a devasting affect on his bone marrow. His symptoms began as fever, night sweats, chills and lumps under the skin. He was not correctly diagnosed until he had a bone marrow biopsy in mid-August. The bone marrow transformed radically into a full-fledged Lukemia that I was told was uncurable as it was caused by chemo. Hope this is not your case.

donnajazz

I now have breast cancer and just got my left breast removed. but my aunt also had breast cancer and it got into her bones and she did not make it she lived about 5 years total. But they said she didnt find it earlier enough.Hers also started with breast cancer. I have been terrified I am only 35 with two small children and Im scared everyday

hummingbyrd

Hi, I'm from the breast cancer site, came nosing around over here because I have bone mets. My breast cancer was diagnosed June of 2000. I have been diagnosed with 2 bone mets, August of 2001 and Oct 2001. I found mine w/ a bone scan, asked for it because I was having mild pain, that just wasn't normal for me.
I have a website called Conquering Cancer Through Christ. It's at www.urcctc.com we have a message board so if anyone wants to come talk you're invited. God bless you all. hummingbyrd

HollyT

Yes I had Breast Cancer in 1997. I recently am diagnosed with 5 sited bone mets. I went in for my normal bone scan (yearly). Then they did a CT and MRI. Then a pet scan with bone bx. It is a good maintenance plan to have a bone scan yearly. Sometimes you may have to fight with your insurance company but it can be done. Holly

Gabe47

I was told I had bone cancer at the same time they found out I had breast cancer..the tumer is under my left armpit..and they can not remove it.. I am stage IV

Lax1mom

HollyT said:

Yes I had Breast Cancer in 1997. I recently am diagnosed with 5 sited bone mets. I went in for my normal bone scan (yearly). Then they did a CT and MRI. Then a pet scan with bone bx. It is a good maintenance plan to have a bone scan yearly. Sometimes you may have to fight with your insurance company but it can be done. Holly

HollyT--How are you doing now?? My sister was dx with Stage IV Breast cancer in 1998.. she is in chemo now for bone marrow involvement, age 50
Are you currently in treatment.. and what? God bless you!

fernandez12568

I had imflamatory cancer had
I had imflamatory cancer had 32 radiations and 9 chemo treatments was in remission for 7 months then I had bad pain in the back of my neck they did all kinds of test couldnt find anythinh then they did a bone biopsy i had a mass on the bone of the back of my neck one in my lower back and 1 in pelvic area theu gave me 25 radiations and 6 aggresive chemos know im on a light chemo every 3 weeks for the rest of my life

CypressCynthia

I had breast cancer (large
I had breast cancer (large tumor, 4 nodes, ER+) in 1987. Diagnosed with bone mets last year. I started having bone scans and PET fusion scans in 2006 after rib fractures and pain. In 2009, bone scan called ribs bone metastasis. I had 2 ribs biopsied in April 2009 and both were + for breast cancer, ER+. I had radiation. Now on zometa and arimidex and am doing well. Tired sometimes but rib pain is improved.

chiefsflower1

bone cancer from breast cancer
Found large lump in my right brest Oct. 2006. Fast growing, small cell, hormone rececpticve. Lump about the size of a silver dollar removed a week later, along with 22 lymphnodes. Radiation and then chemo. Given clear report. Early 2008 started having a burning feeling in middle of shoulder blades/ backbone. It felt just like pain that I had in breast. Pushed for bone scan, MRI and finally bone biopsey. Confirmed metastisied breast cancer, stage IV. Started chemo again as the cancer was in several places in backbone, right upper arm and spread through hips and ribs. Very painfull. After 3 months of chemo, tumor markers still climbing, in and out of hospital and constantly sick. Doctors determined this chemo not working and changed to another type. For the last 3 months still sick, and very tired. In hospital Thanksgiving week. Back in hospital Dec 28 2009 to Jan 03, 2010. Should have went before Christmas and stayed about a week longer than the third. The Good News is my tumor markers have been steadily coming down. My doctors lowered the doseage for Jan and I have not been been nearly as sick. I will have to take chemo for the rest of my life and the doctors say I will die from the cancer or a related side effect (like pneumonia); but alot of persons live along time with good treatment as long as the cancer doesn't spread to the organs (for this type cancer, brain, lungs or liver).

Golden Eyes

fernandez12568 said:

I had imflamatory cancer had
I had imflamatory cancer had 32 radiations and 9 chemo treatments was in remission for 7 months then I had bad pain in the back of my neck they did all kinds of test couldnt find anythinh then they did a bone biopsy i had a mass on the bone of the back of my neck one in my lower back and 1 in pelvic area theu gave me 25 radiations and 6 aggresive chemos know im on a light chemo every 3 weeks for the rest of my life

Bone Biopsy
Can someone tell me HOW they do a biopsy on the cervical spine? Isnt that risky.. because its so close to your spine? I just finished my first week of radiation..I have BC Mets to my cervical spine..(2 were found on my neck) Onc doesnt want to give me chemo.. because they are not sure what grade.. type of cancer..I was HER 2 postitve the first time I was dx..I am so afraid to do a bone biopsy on my spine.. What are the risks? I was told it is possible if they make one wrong move I could become paralyzed (spelled?) I do not want to take that chance. if anyone has had this done on their cervical spine.. Please any information would help

JillyB

chiefsflower1 said:

bone cancer from breast cancer
Found large lump in my right brest Oct. 2006. Fast growing, small cell, hormone rececpticve. Lump about the size of a silver dollar removed a week later, along with 22 lymphnodes. Radiation and then chemo. Given clear report. Early 2008 started having a burning feeling in middle of shoulder blades/ backbone. It felt just like pain that I had in breast. Pushed for bone scan, MRI and finally bone biopsey. Confirmed metastisied breast cancer, stage IV. Started chemo again as the cancer was in several places in backbone, right upper arm and spread through hips and ribs. Very painfull. After 3 months of chemo, tumor markers still climbing, in and out of hospital and constantly sick. Doctors determined this chemo not working and changed to another type. For the last 3 months still sick, and very tired. In hospital Thanksgiving week. Back in hospital Dec 28 2009 to Jan 03, 2010. Should have went before Christmas and stayed about a week longer than the third. The Good News is my tumor markers have been steadily coming down. My doctors lowered the doseage for Jan and I have not been been nearly as sick. I will have to take chemo for the rest of my life and the doctors say I will die from the cancer or a related side effect (like pneumonia); but alot of persons live along time with good treatment as long as the cancer doesn't spread to the organs (for this type cancer, brain, lungs or liver).

bone cancer from breast cancer--Chief's flower
HOLY COW!, CF, i don't even know what to say to all that you have to go thru! But can i aks you a question? Did the pain you had in your breast continue after surgery? I had a lumpectomy in Sept. of 2009, thank whoever that my large tumor, Stage III was so high that I didn't have to have a mastectomy, which i was very thanful for, being 35 and single. But anyway, about a month ago, I started haveing extrelysever pain on the side of hte breast asn alot of the time it would go donw the ribs. Is this at all how you felt? I have been debating whether or not to tellmy Onc., as I only have 4 wekly treatments lert adn then will do a PET scan again. And I don't like to comlplain to much to him, so he'll take me more seriously on the things that are more obvious and have turned out to be something. So I know the mantra, "Everyone is different", but when I saw your kind of pain, it really struck a chord. And well with the chemo brain going on strong, I forgot what the actual point or questinon was, so if you can make it out, I would appreciate any answer! lol..and you will be in my thoughts...

CypressCynthia

I had breast cancer 23 years
I had breast cancer 23 years ago. I was in remission for 22 years when we discovered that I had bone metastasis. I had been having rib pain and my bone scan was read as "bone metastasis". My oncologist and I had a hard time believing it after so many years, but my markers were elevated. On April 1st last year, I had 2 ribs biopsied and both came back positive for breast cancer, estrogen receptor + (same cancer that I had in 1987). I am now on zometa and arimidex and doing well. Markers are way down, nearly normal. I have been working fulltime throughout it all.

sallyrae

CypressCynthia said:

I had breast cancer 23 years
I had breast cancer 23 years ago. I was in remission for 22 years when we discovered that I had bone metastasis. I had been having rib pain and my bone scan was read as "bone metastasis". My oncologist and I had a hard time believing it after so many years, but my markers were elevated. On April 1st last year, I had 2 ribs biopsied and both came back positive for breast cancer, estrogen receptor + (same cancer that I had in 1987). I am now on zometa and arimidex and doing well. Markers are way down, nearly normal. I have been working fulltime throughout it all.

bone cancer
Hi, I had breast cancer when I was 49 but just had lumpectomy and radiation on my left side. Then 5 years ago, when I was 62 I got breast cancer again and had it in both breasts. Went through double mascetomy and then reconstruction. I have been having bone pain in my elbow, I guess when you have had cancer twice it is always hanging over your head. I wonder what the symptons are for bone cancer and I am hoping it isn't a death sentence. I go to the doctor this morning to check it out. I must say I am petrified of hearing that word "cancer" again.

ggbozz

hummingbyrd said:

Hi, I'm from the breast cancer site, came nosing around over here because I have bone mets. My breast cancer was diagnosed June of 2000. I have been diagnosed with 2 bone mets, August of 2001 and Oct 2001. I found mine w/ a bone scan, asked for it because I was having mild pain, that just wasn't normal for me.
I have a website called Conquering Cancer Through Christ. It's at www.urcctc.com we have a message board so if anyone wants to come talk you're invited. God bless you all. hummingbyrd

radical rt breast/methas 2nd month
thanks for your site,,just underwent stereotactic biopsy/3 new sites left breast===also found in thyroid and gallbladder..God has the Plan,,and I am positive and have a great support Buddy and group..

1maladywcancer

bone cancer
I had breast cancer in 2001, with 8 lymph nodes postive. surgery. chemo raid. the whole nine yards
2007 thinking I'm really doing good no cancer , I had a lump on my neck that was there before I had breast cancer. all the Dr.s said don't worry about that. after I was cleared from all cancer out 5 years. Had the lump removed. It was cancer. Had herceptin
,then I broke my lefe arm ,same side the brest cancer was on in 2007 bone cancer. had cont with Herceptin. until 2010. I told my Dr's I was done. I was losing the use of my left arm and hand. I had told them that since 2007. they just kept giving me the herceptin. When I said I was done. The chemo Dr. said well we will give you a more powerful med. I said No. I'm done with you all.
and I went to the cancer center in Zion Ill.
They found 3 large size lymp nodes that was pushing on the nerve to my arm and hand. Cancer
again. That was in March 2010. They put me on tykerb and xeloda pill form chemo drug. I went back in June 2010 and the cancer had swrink 50% I will cont. taking the meds and go back in 3 months for follow up. I'm really glad I went to another Dr. Will I get the use of my arm back don't know. But Its looking up as for the cancer. Feeling good about that.

1maladywcancer

Gabe47 said:

I was told I had bone cancer at the same time they found out I had breast cancer..the tumer is under my left armpit..and they can not remove it.. I am stage IV

bone cancer
Did you hand and arm go numb?. I also was told They could not remove the ones under my arm pit. or would have to take the arm. NO way. I'm on pill form chemo. 50% swrink since I started in March went back for check up in June thats when they said the meds are working.
What are you taking to swrink them?

1maladywcancer

Golden Eyes said:

Bone Biopsy
Can someone tell me HOW they do a biopsy on the cervical spine? Isnt that risky.. because its so close to your spine? I just finished my first week of radiation..I have BC Mets to my cervical spine..(2 were found on my neck) Onc doesnt want to give me chemo.. because they are not sure what grade.. type of cancer..I was HER 2 postitve the first time I was dx..I am so afraid to do a bone biopsy on my spine.. What are the risks? I was told it is possible if they make one wrong move I could become paralyzed (spelled?) I do not want to take that chance. if anyone has had this done on their cervical spine.. Please any information would help

bone cancer
Get a 2nd Dr to check it out.
I did, Went to the cancer center in Zion Ill. saved my life. The lymph nodes under my arm have swrink 50% since march.Thank God I Changed Dr. and now on pill form of meds. go back in 3 months. The other Dr was only going to up the herceptin to a stronger Chemo. via IV. every 3 months for the resr of my life. Not me I'm so glad I check out another Dr.

1maladywcancer

ggbozz said:

radical rt breast/methas 2nd month
thanks for your site,,just underwent stereotactic biopsy/3 new sites left breast===also found in thyroid and gallbladder..God has the Plan,,and I am positive and have a great support Buddy and group..

cancer
Yes, God has a plan for all of us. Some have to take the hard road. But with faith in Him we all will make it to a softer path. Hang in there my prays are with you.