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What Is The Cause For The Pain In My Hip Joint With A History Of Breast Cancer?
I have pain in my hip joint which has developed over the last couple of months, it feels tender like a bruise but there is no bruise or injury. I had grade three breast cancer four years ago and am a bit worried but suspect its more likely to be arthritis?
Wed, 5 Feb 2014
Dear Ma'am,
Pain in the hip with a past history of breast cancer can be an alarming symptom and the first thing which needs to be ruled out is recurrence of the cancer. A bone scan is a good investigation to pick up bony metastasis in the body. If it is negative, the pain could be due to arthritis. Considering your history, it is advisable that you undergo a bone scan.
Dr. Rohan Khandelwal
Breast Oncologist
Pain in the hip with a past history of breast cancer can be an alarming symptom and the first thing which needs to be ruled out is recurrence of the cancer. A bone scan is a good investigation to pick up bony metastasis in the body. If it is negative, the pain could be due to arthritis. Considering your history, it is advisable that you undergo a bone scan.
Dr. Rohan Khandelwal
Breast Oncologist
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