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Angiemacm•

8 years ago•15 Replies

Hi can anyone tell me how long you waited for bone density scan please? X

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Jennymary8 years ago

I finished my radiotherapy in January 2014, had bone scan April 2014, hope that helps

• in reply toJennymary8 years ago

Similar to me. I refused radiotherapy because of my lung disease, but my Oncologist arranged one after my chemo, because I was given an aromotase Inhibitor. I'm still on it 5 years after.

Angiemacm• in reply toJennymary8 years ago

Thank you quite a while then thank you for your reply hope you are well xx

8 years ago

Hello, if you are in England, I have no idea. In the US Florida, it's just a matter of getting an order faxed to the facility with the proper equipment and taking the date and time available.....a few days, a week or so at the most.

Kaarina8 years ago

Hi Angiemacm,

Do you mean how long did other forum members wait to get a scan initially or after taking some kind of treatment for OP?

Angiemacm• in reply toKaarina8 years ago

Hya thank you for your reply yes how long did you wait for appointment for bone density scan? X

Kaarina• in reply toAngiemacm8 years ago

I started on OP medication after a dexa and had a further dexa three years later.

ianwoowoo8 years ago

Hi, mine took 3 weeks, there is generally a report done so can take time

Angiemacm• in reply toianwoowoo8 years ago

Thank you so much just want a diagnosis so we know what we are dealing with can't go on much longer with the pain it's been so long and so fed up with myself I am normally very active now I only go out for appointments 50 going on 90. X

UKbehcetsLady8 years ago

Hi there. I first had a scan because of my arthritis, and was told I would have them every 3 years, but I have had to prompt them for that to happen. When they arrange it, the appointment is about 3 weeks later. But I also believe that many areas you can have a private scan in a mobile 'van' for a very reasonable fee.

Kaarina8 years ago

I found this link healthtalk.org/peoples-expe...

which says: Waiting times for a bone scan vary. After their GP requested a DXA scan some people received an appointment within a couple of weeks while others waited for 3-4 months. Moreover, people’s perception of ‘a long wait’ also differed. For Gloria a 3 months wait ‘wasn’t very long’ while Susan experienced 3 months as ‘waiting for ages’.

Postcode lottery I would think as to how long it takes to get an appointment.