Hi @oldfords, osteoblastic metastases develop when cancer cells invade the bone and cause too many bone cells to form. The bone becomes very dense (sclerotic). Osteoblastic metastases often happen when prostate cancer spreads to the bone.

I'm tagging other members like @robert570 @spino @phil89 @brianjarvis @wooldridgec and others in addition to @jsh327 who also have experience with bone metastases and can offer hope. Also see these related discussions:
- Treatment for Prostate Cancer Metastasized to Bones
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/treatment-for-prostate-cancer-metasized-into-bones/
- Rhodium-223 For Prostate Cancer https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/rhodium-223-for-prostate-cancer

@oldfords, I understand your wanting to hear encouraging stories from others. Getting the news that cancer has spread to the bone is tough. Is this recent news for you? What treatment are you currently on?