Mets to ribs and spine confirmed.

[MissyD1]

Hi all

I spoke to my mums CNS today and he confirmed that the uptake on the PET scan indicates cancerous deposits on 2 of my mums ribs and also the base of her spine. We don't know for sure that it is from the lung cancer or previous breast cancer but the specialists are going with it is more likely to be lung cancer. There is no cancer elsewhere which we are grateful for.

My mum has an appointment to discuss radiotherapy next Monday and will also have chemotherapy as a firstline treatment then possibly immunotherapy. Unfortunately her lung tumours did not have any gene mutations but these new areas may so she could be eligible for this treatment too which has given us some hope as everything online indicates that the prognosis for lung cancer bone mets is very short.

We really are shocked and overwhelmed that this has happened so soon after complete surgical resection of her tumours as we were lead to believe that she had a very good chance of cure.

Sending positive thoughts and blessings to everyone affected by this awful disease x

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer]

I so wish these things came with guarantees. So very sorry that a sneaky cancer cell got into her blood and attached somewhere. Testing lymph nodes for mets only can check the lymph system.

Radiation followed by that chemo is what I would want my mom to have. I send hope that this works well for her.

[MissyD1 in reply to Denzie]

Thank you Denzie x

[Steph60]

I am so sorry to hear that your mother' s cancer has spread regardless of it's original source. So glad that they are exploring all options of treatment. She is very lucky to have such a strong advocate. Sending her and you a big hug.

[MissyD1 in reply to Steph60]

Thank you Steph60 x

[scifiknitter Blogger]

I am sorry that your mother got this bad news. Sending best hopes that the course of treatment recommended by her oncologist is effective.

Anita

[MissyD1 in reply to scifiknitter]

Thank you Anita x

[FtB_Peggy]

Missy, so hard for your mother and you. I am sorry it has gone this way, and pray they find a treatment plan that will ease her pain and give her precious time with those she loves. Sending hugs.