Is getting a CT scan & bone scan standard for early breast cancer?

Posted by brighterdays @brighterdays, Apr 20, 2023

I was diagnosed with stage 1A, ER,PR+, HER-, T1, N0 EBC. I had a lumpectomy. My doctors did not order any additional CT and bone scans but the nurse from where I’ll be getting a second opinion called and said I should get it done. I’m worried now. Is EBC ever misdiagnosed when it’s actually metastatic?

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cctoo. Catherine Crowley | @cctoo | May 3, 2023

In reply to @jpnnobx "No bad reaction to bone scan and I’ve had a minimum of 8 of them. You..." + (show)

the dye is what I'm concerned about

jpnnobx | @jpnnobx | May 3, 2023

In reply to @cctoo "the dye is what I'm concerned about" + (show)

You don’t feel the dye. Drink lots of water to help flush out. I also do coffee enemas to help detox, especially the liver.

cctoo. Catherine Crowley | @cctoo | May 3, 2023

In reply to @jpnnobx "You don’t feel the dye. Drink lots of water to help flush out. I also do..." + (show)

thanks!!

nanahatton65 | @nanahatton65 | May 3, 2023

In reply to @californiazebra "I agree with others that scans put me at ease because they are such a great..." + (show)

I agree, why they don’t do a bone scan or pet scan must be a relief, especially when you’ve been diagnosed with cancer. I’m going to talk to my oncologist on my next visit. Thanks for your input

fancynance | @fancynance | May 4, 2023

In reply to @leebeth "I did not have any imaging, until I had a chest and abdomen CT prior to..." + (show)

Stage 1 er+ breast cancer with lumpectomy, chemo and radiation in 2019-my oncotype indicated high risk for reoccurrence.
I begged my oncologist for a PET scan to put my mind at ease and a very large tumor in my thigh appeared, not cancerous but rare and aggressive which is finally being surgically removed next month. 🙏
Ask for what will provide the information to put you more at ease, the fear of reoccurrence is very real and i hope your doctor can provide what is needed.
I wish you a healthy, long life. 😊

nanahatton65 | @nanahatton65 | May 4, 2023

In reply to @colleenyoung "@brighterdays, did you get further imaging scans done?" + (show)

No, I had a bilateral mastectomy stage 1. With breast cancer so prevalent in my family I’m going to talk to my oncologist on my next visit and ask for a scan. I have a great fear of it coming back some where else. Probably a insurance thing I suppose 🤬

nanahatton65 | @nanahatton65 | May 4, 2023

In reply to @dolphina3 "I had early stage breast cancer and had MRI ,Cat Scan and bone scan. They can..." + (show)

I had a bilateral mastectomy stage 1. My doctor did not order a bone scan which I would like if for my piece of mind. Wonder y drs do not do that, is it a insurance thing?

dolphina3 | @dolphina3 | May 4, 2023

I think if the cancer is at start sight and hasn't gone out into the breast they don't do alot of testing. Not sure tho. I live in Canada so it if covered in the area I live. Ask them if they will do it for you if it will make you feel better. Check with your insurance to see if they will cover it. I had stage 2 a which means it was out in my breast. Good luck.

bpknitter53 | @bpknitter53 | May 4, 2023

I had a scan immediately after dx, then another scan after chemo to see effect, then last scan was after surgery. Last scan clear - so hurray, I now start on scans only as part of maintenance and survelliance.