One year down - PET scan results

[Iwasborntodothis]

After getting sky-high Tumor markers despite CT scans of my chest showing marked improvement, my doc ordered a PET scan. I just have to say he is the BEST - scan was at 8 am and he called me at almost 7 pm with results.

The only new thing they found were some hip mets and a possible fracture. He started the call by asking if I had pain I hadn't told him about - ummm yes, oops. Here I thought I simply had arthritis. So, I will get an MRI to check.

Celebrating this may same strange but my imagination had gone wild with all of the other possibilities.

I am wondering if there are options to full hip surgery that anyone has used. I'm 56 and having a hip surgery doesn't sound pleasant as I am super active.

[Thrifty51]

I had two partial hip replacements within 3 weeks time period. That is also how I found out about the MBC. Although I would not want to have to go through that again, I can tell you that the recovery was not too difficult. I did go to an orthopedic recovery hospital for about two weeks with both surgeries and made sure I did all the exercises and more if I possibly could. I am 69 and that was almost 2 years ago. I now walk long distances, swim, and ride a stationary bike so the surgeries did not slow me down.

Wishing you the best,

Audrey

[Iwasborntodothis in reply to Thrifty51]

Thank you! Sounds like you are an exercise machine!

[RLN-overcomer in reply to Thrifty51]

Wow You had a great outcome, but you worked hard to get there. GOD bless you.

[SeattleMom]

Hello!

Just to let you know that my mom, while in her 90's had two separate hip surgeries. The first one failed with pins and plates. The second one, a full hip replacement, was successful in that she was able to continue to walk. At that age, the surgery prevented her from spending the remainder of her life in a wheel chair if she had opted out. I guess my point is that, if a 90 plus patient can do it, so can anyone! God bless you and good luck!

Linda XXOO

[Iwasborntodothis in reply to SeattleMom]

Thank you I know there are much worse things to worry about. I have no idea how I can have a fractured hip and not know it.

[SeattleMom in reply to Iwasborntodothis]

I don’t want to make it sound like a cake walk. Any surgery takes recovery time. Also so amazing how we can all shrug off pain sometimes and just figure it’s aging or arthritis!

Hope you do well!! 🥰🥰

[8576 in reply to Iwasborntodothis]

I thought the same. I have 4 fractures to my pelvis. How is this possible when I can still walk and drive my car? The fractures are called unsubstantiated fractures and happen because of bone weakness.

Wishing you well, Cheers, June S.

[Iwasborntodothis in reply to 8576]

Thank you!

[hdhonda]

Is it possible they could do radiation? This is way out of my knowledge, but I do know they sometimes do radiation for bone mets. Good luck with getting pain relief. Blessings, Hannah

[Iwasborntodothis in reply to hdhonda]

I am going to ask because I see that a lot of ladies on this site have had that. You guys are all such a blessing

[Hidden in reply to Iwasborntodothis]

Hi, I had cyberknife on a lesion on my spine and it was successful . Maybe you could check that out . ? Kevina

[Iwasborntodothis in reply to Hidden]

I will ask! Thanks!

[Iwasborntodothis in reply to hdhonda]

I am starting radiation tomorrow - 5 rounds on my hip. I saw my hip MRI. The top of femur is basically all cancer thru the marrow. They are treating me like some kind of freak because I am really not in that much pain and I have been exercising - went skiing in March...I am a little freaked by the image. I guess we'll see how it goes.

[hdhonda in reply to Iwasborntodothis]

Dear Iwasborntodothis,

You are in my heart and prayers. I wish the very best for you. Blessings, Hannah

[Iwasborntodothis in reply to hdhonda]

Thanks!

[mariootsi]

Celebrating your results with you! I know our imaginations get the best of us! So relieved for you.

[Iwasborntodothis in reply to mariootsi]

Thanks!

[stardust1965]

I don’t have any knowledge of the treatment you can expect going forward. But I did want to say that your optimistic approach is wonderful to read. I think before every scan we prepare ourselves for the worst but hope and pray for the best. Celebrate away.

[Iwasborntodothis in reply to stardust1965]

I am only optimistic because I know all of you are here for me and for everyone else.

[WordNerdSharron]

It's good to celebrate small wins. I am happy that your news was better than you expected. Keep pressing on!

[diamags]

I'm so happy that your onc is so on top of this. It makes the journey a lot easier. I can't help with any advice about your hip, but I hope that it sorts out well.