Will my PET scan show cancer spread if I'm having torso pain?

PET scans are designed to detect metabolic activity that could indicate cancer progression, and your medical team will be able to interpret any findings in the context of your specific situation and symptoms. Scanxiety is so understandable before these important tests - sending thoughts for strength as you await your results and hoping others in this community can share what has helped them through similar waiting periods.

Hang in there. I know what you mean about scanxiety. I have pain in my left side for awhile now and no one seems concerned. I will pray for you. If we all do it will be better.🥰

Good vibes to you, Georgia. Let us know how it goes.

I know how anxious I become before my PET scans. My prayers Are with you for good results. 🙏😇♥️

I'M MBC.Was diagnosed in December 2021 and had bilateral mastectomy. Was put on Ibrance and Anastrazole after 2 years was switched to Kisqali 2 years along with Anastrazole. Went for my annual Scary PetScan this past December and Oncologist calls with not good news with results, says stop taking Kisqali it's not working anymore and cancer has progressed and come back to lower back and femoral hip. Had a bone biopsy done for clarity and yes its positive cancer is back. Now about to start on Lynparna. Sending prayers to you and all who are dealing with this 🙏🏽

I’m praying for you! I am just starting on Kisqali after trying Ibrance and Verzinio.

Georgia, am so sorry to read about your results. Hang in there. I'll be hoping for you that the increase in oral chemo has a positive result on your next scan. I recently had a recurrence as well (after a PET scan in January). Mets in my hip, lower back and scapula. Just started Verzenio + Fluevestrant. Many here are on a rollercoaster just like you. We know what you are going through and will send positive vibes your way. ~~~~~~~ Keep us updated on your progress!!

I’ll be praying for neg results for you.

Georgia, hang on sweetheart. After being NED since 8/22, in February, pet showed upper pelvis on lower back. I was on my second line, Truqap. Research shows 8 months before recurrence. Well, i went 12. So, look at the research for time before cancer grew or if NED, returns.

Saying prayers for you Georgia. I have my PET scan in the morning. I hate it. I’ve had pain in my left side for quite awhile. My stomach showed Mets in there in September which did not show on the scan I had in October so I’m curious if it shows it this time. Saying prayers for us all!

I was in verzenio but couldn’t handle it have been on shots for my estrogen blocking and Kisqali.. was o 600 a day.. body couldn’t handle it now on 400 a day.. for a while now.. CT’s and pets due… my mbc is throughout my lymph nodes… hasn’t picked a single place so holding tight to keep it at bay.. just tired and weak.. and roommate makes me feel like I’m not trying hard enough

If you don’t have cancer, it’s impossible to imagine how we w/cancer feel! My personality has changed! I have pain and exhaustion and still try to act normal.

So true but we push ourselves to be okay and get things done. Some days are harder than others but cancer is a rough journey.

Hi everyone, my most recent PET SCAN SHOWS NEW MERS IN MY LEFT SIDE RIBS 3-5. I see the doctor Thursday. They called with lab results, which are stable. We shall see. On Ibrance, Fasledex, and Xgevia since late 2023.

Hi I’m Mary and too have cancer. It’s very scary going for any of those tests cause u don’t know what it’s going to show. Unfortunately as cancer patients we go to bed with it at night and wake up with it in the morning wondering when the next tumor is going to pop up and where? And u are right in less u’re going through it or have been there no one as a clue as to how u feel. It’s hard but u try to push as hard as u can. U have good days and bad. Please let me know how all the testing went and I’m praying for u. Good luck! Mary❤️