Types of bone scans?

[BigM62]

My shooting nerve back pain is gone for now. Xray was clear for "bone shifts" in my spine - ruling that out as the cause. I asked doc if no mets showing on xray meant they were gone. He said you cant say that for sure. Anyway, my PSA is now 0.1 as of last test - excellent. MO mentioned he would send me for more sensitive bone scan than my original to get a new baseline for how chemo is working. He said it was "floro.." something. I didnt ask him to repeat since i tjought i could google it. But seems i cant. Any clue what type of scan this would be?

[BerkshireBear]

Based on your report I'd guess he is planning a PET scan. The radioactive tracer is an isotope of Fluoride (FL18). It highlights areas of abnormal cellular activity (aka, growth). I've had a couple for a different cancer (not PCa) which was all over my body. Simple, just like c a CT scan with a radioactive twist. I hope that's it for you; mine was a very useful and effective tool.

[spinosa]

0.1 is GOOD!

[TheWizardofWesley]

It could be a Choline trace or Axium tracer both are PET based scans that highlight PCa cell activity in organs or bones the cells glow when the tracer is present. Good luck