What's the Typical Progression of Sclerotic Bone Lesions?

Thank you for your question Tracie. Bone biopsies can be challenging whether it is with the acquisition of a tissue sample, or with the analysis of the tissue. It sounds like the biopsy you had was negative however from one scan to the next, there were more lesions seen on the bone. It is important to ask your oncology provider if they suspect that these are malignant or not despite a negative biopsy. Feel free to send more questions via the ASK feature from the App!

Sclerotic bone lesions can have different patterns of progression depending on their underlying cause, and it's encouraging that the biopsy showed no malignancy. Many benign sclerotic lesions remain stable over time, though some conditions can cause new lesions to develop, which is why ongoing monitoring with imaging is typically recommended. This situation understandably brings up many concerns, and discussing the specific monitoring plan and what changes to watch for with the medical team can help provide clearer guidance tailored to the individual case.