Bone Scan Results
My onc sent me an email this morning to give me the results from the bone scan.... Good News/Bad News report:
Good News:
NO cancer involvement ANYWHERE in the bones/joints!!
My bones are in "remarkable" shape, other than the areas that are consistent with severe osteoarthritis.
Bad News:
Knees and feet are consistent with severe osteoarthritis
Lower back is showing some osteoarthritis and general wear and tear
Well, the bad news is not new news... I already knew I had osteoarthritis in my knees... although I did not know I had it in both feet as well, so that was new. As for the lower back, that doesn't surprise me, again... I didn't know it was starting there as well. She says that it's quite possible that the chemo did trigger it where it might have been laying dormant before.
But the thrilling news is that there is absolutely no sign that the cancer has spread to the bones. In the back of my mind, I knew when she ordered the bone scan that that was what she was checking on... to make sure the pain was not caused by the cancer having gotten to the bones, but I put that thought aside and visualized that there was no cancer, if anything the pain was just caused by the arthritis having been aggravated
Sooooo, yes, I'm still in pain, but I'm sooooo excited we aren't talking about a spread to the bones
Hugggggs,
Cheryl
Comments
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That's Great News
Cheryl what a wonderful report about the cancer not spreading to the bones - that is great news. Sorry about the osteoarthritis though. I'm hoping they can give you something to help the pain. Did they ever suggest any type of physical therapy?
You can do the happy dance in your head LOL. WTG girl. Kim0 -
FANTASTIC NEWSFaith88 said:great news!
That's wonderful news, I'm sure you're so happy and relieved to know that. what's a little arthritis eh? Always good to read positive reports here, take care,
Faith
GOOD NEWS FOLLOWS GOOD NEWS.......am so happy your bone scan showed only
arthritis.....not that that is any fun excursion.....but there are meds
and there are exercise regimens and you really may find that, if you like
to swim, aquatic therapy works wonders.
My good news came today as well.....CT scan was clear and CEA was good...
so I am dancing the happy dance......next scan is in April.
Huggs,
Barbara0 -
Good news all around it seems.......dixchi said:FANTASTIC NEWS
GOOD NEWS FOLLOWS GOOD NEWS.......am so happy your bone scan showed only
arthritis.....not that that is any fun excursion.....but there are meds
and there are exercise regimens and you really may find that, if you like
to swim, aquatic therapy works wonders.
My good news came today as well.....CT scan was clear and CEA was good...
so I am dancing the happy dance......next scan is in April.
Huggs,
Barbara
I am happy for you all. Sincerely, I am so tickled for both of you in your prognosis'...God Bless......0 -
Good day for scan results!dixchi said:FANTASTIC NEWS
GOOD NEWS FOLLOWS GOOD NEWS.......am so happy your bone scan showed only
arthritis.....not that that is any fun excursion.....but there are meds
and there are exercise regimens and you really may find that, if you like
to swim, aquatic therapy works wonders.
My good news came today as well.....CT scan was clear and CEA was good...
so I am dancing the happy dance......next scan is in April.
Huggs,
Barbara
Sounds like you BOTH got good news! That's great! Enjoy the day!
mary0 -
WHEW!
Cheryl, I'm so very happy for you! I'm sorry about the pain, but it's SUCH a relief to know it's not from cancer in your bones. So dance a little (gingerly) and then find out what you can do about that osteoarthritis. Hope they can give you some relief!
*hugs*
Gail0 -
Thanks, all!!mom_2_3 said:Happy happy days!
So glad to hear the news Cheryl!!!
Yes.... I'm very, very happy! When I went for the bone scan, I really and truly didn't think they were going to find anything in the way of cancer in the bone... on the other hand, oncologists don't usually go looking for osteoarthritis sources. So the fact she even though we should check to make sure it hadn't hit the bone... that is pretty darn scary!
As for the osteo... it's been a part of my life for as long as I can remember and my GP and I try to keep the pain under control. Up until I had the chemo, that was something we didn't seem to have a problem doing... mind you, the arthritis was just in the knees. Since the chemo, the arthritis in the knees has gone from severe to extremely severe... and having it in the feet is new since the chemo. So, it will be back to the doctor for a new pain management assessment.
As for exercise... I have LOVED the Aquafit exercise in the pool in the past. I did try to go back this past Fall, but alas, even in the water, where you become weightless, the contact with my feet on the pool floor was too much for them. The knees did ok in the water... but not the feet. Of course, in the days when I used to do Aquafit regularly, that was before chemo and before the feet were aggravated by the chemo.
I'm sure my doc will be sending me back to physio, for both the feet and the knees. It's never ending... but definitely, I have to admit, I'd rather the agony (and it is agony) of osteoarthritis than the uncertainty of cancer
Hugggggs,
Cheryl0 -
That's so great!CherylHutch said:Thanks, all!!
Yes.... I'm very, very happy! When I went for the bone scan, I really and truly didn't think they were going to find anything in the way of cancer in the bone... on the other hand, oncologists don't usually go looking for osteoarthritis sources. So the fact she even though we should check to make sure it hadn't hit the bone... that is pretty darn scary!
As for the osteo... it's been a part of my life for as long as I can remember and my GP and I try to keep the pain under control. Up until I had the chemo, that was something we didn't seem to have a problem doing... mind you, the arthritis was just in the knees. Since the chemo, the arthritis in the knees has gone from severe to extremely severe... and having it in the feet is new since the chemo. So, it will be back to the doctor for a new pain management assessment.
As for exercise... I have LOVED the Aquafit exercise in the pool in the past. I did try to go back this past Fall, but alas, even in the water, where you become weightless, the contact with my feet on the pool floor was too much for them. The knees did ok in the water... but not the feet. Of course, in the days when I used to do Aquafit regularly, that was before chemo and before the feet were aggravated by the chemo.
I'm sure my doc will be sending me back to physio, for both the feet and the knees. It's never ending... but definitely, I have to admit, I'd rather the agony (and it is agony) of osteoarthritis than the uncertainty of cancer
Hugggggs,
Cheryl
I love coming here and reading once again of the good news that my new friends are getting! I am so proud of you both, and believe me, I'd rather have OA anywhere, anytime than cancer! I hope it stays that way forever!! I do hate to hear of the OA pain though, and it's sad you have it, I wish there was something out there that would heal that pain too, but I am ecstatic that they found no cancer on you both Cheryl and Dix, so great to hear!
Hugsss to you both!
~Donna0 -
yeah!!
Cheryl and Barbara,
I'm so happy for both of you with your good results! Cheryl, I had a bone scan last spring when I was worried about pain in my lower back- no cancer was shwown in my bones either. As you may remember more recently, I had been wondering/worrying about osteoparosis/osteopenia in my lower back because it was hurting so badly. They never did give me a bone density test, but xrays showed no osteoparosis issues, "just" a bone spur and osteoarthritis related to mild scoliosis (which I've known I had since I was a teenager- drs. told me then I'd have issues with my back when I got older). Still a bummer, but I know what you mean when you're happy about that instead of it being cancer in the bones!
Have a happy day to all of you!
Lisa0 -
Great Newsvalley said:Cheryl
Thats wonderful news!
Cheryl
Thats wonderful news! Your a great person that seems to always be here for everyone with good advice.
Time to Celebrate!
Val
Wonderful news Cheryl. I hear ya about the osteo. I have the same in lower back and neck. Just wear and tear. I would say I hate getting old but under the circumstances I don't mind one bit!
Lance0 -
Thanks all!PhillieG said:Congrats to you both!
That's GREAT news. Keep up the good work.
~phil
Hehehehe... well, I certainly did the celebration dance last night! I was soooo happy with the bone scan results I went above and beyond the call of duty at the theatre yesterday. I went into the office at 11am and two of us worked non-stop without a break until 5:30pm, when I HAD to dash and take the dog home, before heading across the city to Langara College where we were having call back auditions for the show, Thoroughly Modern Millie (Annie call backs were being held at another venue). Now, I had planned on being at the college by 5:45pm so that I could set up before all the dancers/singers arrived, but leaving the office at 5:30pm was just not going to work. Besides, I also had to drop the dog off at home and feed her! So enroute home, I called my neighbour, so she met me/the dog out back of our building and she took Bridget (dog) so I could continue on (she was going to take her for a walk and feed her her supper). Traffic was horrid, so I didn't even get to the college until 6:15pm... and then I got lost on the campus!! Eeeeek!
Thank goodness for cell phones... with the help of the director and choreographer, I got there... and all 40 dancers/singers were warming up and I had to get them organized in 10 minutes so they could start their auditions. I managed to get them registered and appropriate numbers (badges) given out AND organized in groups.
This went on all night because of the organizing in groups... some of them had been called back for BOTH shows... so they were dashing off to the other auditions and coming back. It was almost a Keystone Kops comedy with people coming and going and me re-arranging the groups if they weren't back when their group was to go in. Talk about brain exercise for the whole night!
I finally got to leave at 11pm and while on the way home, the cell phone rings. It's the Music Director, Chris. Somehow, his Conductor Score had got put in one of my boxes and he needs it for today. I was about 10 mins. from the campus so I asked him if he wanted me to come back, or might he be coming the same way to get home. We decided it was easier if I just stayed put and he'd come to me.
11:30pm, I get back to my building... and that's when it hit me. I was SOOOO tired, I wasn't sure if I could walk from the car to the apartment . But I was going full speed the whole day without one break... so I figure that's pretty good.
I was planning on taking today off... but I realize I have all the audition stuff for the Millie auditions and they are having more call backs tomorrow night, for the lead roles. I already have other plans so it's not like I can just drive over with the stuff, not to mention, the lists and badge numbers have to be organized for the 35 people that will be going to that call back audition. So guess who is not really taking today off, but is going to organize this stuff from home? After I get that organized then the afternoon will be spent working on this Vancouver Community Theatre eNewsletter that has to be completed for March 1st.
Soooo, you see, I can't really afford to be sick and it's when I'm working on all this stuff, I actually can put the cancer stuff out of my mind. But then when I have a scan or test, it comes as a shock that I even have to have them because I have temporarily forgotten that I am involved with the beast
There ya have it... my morning babble and I haven't even had a cup of caffeine yet
Huggggggs,
Cheryl
PS: Phil... love the picture of you! It's great to see who we are talking to!0 -
Great News Cheryl!
Cheryl
I am on this site daily, sometimes multiple times a day. You are so encouraging to everyone here, I was so glad that you had good news to share. I do not think I see a post from anyone looking for hope, encouragement, or to address their fears~that you do not respond. My husband is a colon cancer sourvivor. He was diagnosed 11/30/2007. He was stage 3b, had surgery and chemo. His next CT scan is in June~he saw the Doctor last night and his blood was all good.
I am so happy for you for your good news!!
Janet0
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