WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2002: Re: Breast cancer and back pain

Re: Breast cancer and back pain

From: Abby (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 3 Dec 2002 08:46:14 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 3 Dec 2002, Mark wrote: >
>Earlier this year my Mother was diagnosed with Invasive Lobular
>carcinoma. She was lucky that it was detected early or so we were told.
>Initially she had a lumpectomy (removal of the lump) but she was later
>advised that the surrounding tissue contained "pre-cancer" cells and the
>whole breast had to be removed. Analysis of the lymph nodes showed that
>they were clear and mum has been involved in a clinical trial testing
>both Tamoxifen and another new drug which the name escapes me at this
>time. She has had a few blood tests and so far they have been clear. A
>few days ago mum started complaining about a back ache, and after going
>to see her doctor he has sent her away for a bone scan. Mum is now
>devasted and thinking the worst and the family is now once again very
>anxious. Does she have anything to worry about considering that the
>nodes were clear, blood tests have so far been normal and she is on the
>medication??? Any info (good or bad) would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks
>
>--
>Mark

>Mark,

You might want to also post this on the Breast Health Forum for Dr. Hannah Brooks. She is a specialist in breast cancer and can probably give you a more detailed answer. In your case it's fine to post in two forums because she only answers that one forum.

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