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Can Breast Cancer Have Metastasis To The Back?
My sister in law had breast cancer and finished treatment about 6 months ago with herceptin the final stage. She had had a bad back for a few weeks and has had a scan and been told that she had cancer in the back - not sure where else. She is very private - acts as though all is ok - however I fear the worst - on this limited info can you give me some guidance please?
Wed, 27 Aug 2014
Breast cancer most commonly spreads to bones.
Her attitude "all is ok" , is good, having a positive outlook for a cancer patient gives them a very good quality of life.
Evalauting further with a PET scan can give information on if it has spread elsewhere.
Second line Chemotherapy is available and bisphosphonates are also recommended.
If the pain in her back is worsening after the above options , she would need a surgical assesment for stability of the affected region, followed by radaition for pain control.
Her attitude "all is ok" , is good, having a positive outlook for a cancer patient gives them a very good quality of life.
Evalauting further with a PET scan can give information on if it has spread elsewhere.
Second line Chemotherapy is available and bisphosphonates are also recommended.
If the pain in her back is worsening after the above options , she would need a surgical assesment for stability of the affected region, followed by radaition for pain control.
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