Spine MRI

[Chris52981]

Anyone who had Mets on back have to get lumbar spine MRI for encroachment - wondering what that means. Does MRI on spine only show that or will other organs show up?

[Hidden]

I get a complete spinal MRI every 6 months and reading the radiology results, no organs are mentioned.

[Chris52981 in reply to Hidden]

Did u have Mets to spine and if so what did u take and are they gone

[Hidden in reply to Chris52981]

I have had a met on my L5 vertebrate for nearly six years. I had it radiated two years ago. It remains stable with no growth.

[Chris52981 in reply to Hidden]

Yes my dad has it there too

[Hidden in reply to Chris52981]

If my L5 takes a turn for the worse, I'm going to have it fused to my S1 (top bone of the sacrum)

[Chris52981 in reply to Hidden]

How long for ur results and do u have Mets any where else

[Hidden in reply to Chris52981]

It takes the University of Michigan cancer center 2,3 days to post the results on my patient portal. My L5 met is the only one they can find although I suspect I have smaller mets on my skeletal system.

[Chris52981 in reply to Hidden]

Now my dad has prostate cancer 5 years ago Gleason 9 no Mets in remission after IMRT and Lupron recent biochemical reoccurrence bc psa was 2.89 so he went and Axumin pet scan - is it odd for Mets to come after three years or is that normal - doesn’t mean it’s spreading rapidly - he currently has three possible four

[Hidden]

In May 2004, I had mets at T-3 and L-2. They were resolved with chemotherapy. I lived in fear of spinal column collapse and being paralyzed until my medical oncologist assured me to not worry. Although the structure was weakened, if I did not lift heavy weights, I would be ok.

Managed my mets with frequent nuclear bone scans paired with sift tissue CT scans...... over the years I have had 24.

Even with new bone growth once the metastatic lesions were resolved, the areas will remain weakened. In 2016, I lifted a heavy suitcase and turned..... I heard an audible crack..... headed fine..... my point is to not lift heavy items. Take care when exercising. I went to a personal trainer, explained my situation, and she designed exercises that would not stress my spine. Life is good.

Heal well,

Gourd Dancer

[Survivor1965]

I have MRI chest/abdomen along with CT and C-11 choline every four months. I have spine and ribs mets that are dormant. A few years ago when spine/rib mets were active I had several rounds of cryoablasion at Mayo. Worked good.

[Chris52981 in reply to Survivor1965]

Do u get mri s on T spine and L spine

[Survivor1965 in reply to Chris52981]

Been doing MRI's on pelvis and abdomen along with bone scans.

[Bangkok]

My oncologist referred my MRI to a surgeon it was so dicey. I went to Bangkok and had radioligand therapy. Three treatments and my PSA went from 993. 41 to 0.14 and my scan showed zero Mets. I'm in total remission but forfeited a huge chunk of my retirement savings - but what is your life and quality of life worth?

[monte1111 in reply to Bangkok]

Your story is the stories we love to hear. I wish you continued success!

[Chris52981]

It is worth a ton

[Chris52981]

Is Axumin pet scan more sensitive to detecting prostate cancer than MRI on spine