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Bone marrow biopsy to check for mets

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Nov 11, 2021 | Replies (9)
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@deamo5339

I have a very unique situation. BC w/mastectomy in 2018. I went to ER in 2020 with a pain in front abdomen. ER Dr said the CT scan looked just fine. She then found out I had BC in 2018 and decided to change the report to "possible mets" Since that time my Dr's have just started treating me as if I have mets. No biopsy taken. I also have bad rheumatism and pretty sure that can show up as a problem with scans too. I am finally getting a biopsy because I have insisted. Will this bone biopsy give me a definitive answer after 2 yrs?? I need to know if this is cancer or not.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 13, 2021

@deamo5339, if I were you, I would want more follow-up. If there is a possibility of metastasis, your doctor should order further testing or refer you back to your cancer team to follow-up. Metastasis can show up in various places, not only the bone. May I ask why a bone biopsy has been ordered? Have you considered going back to your oncologist?

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