Jodi Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Hi everyone, Just a quick question....I am a little concerned, that the radiation oncologist has told my mom, that she should have a bone density x-ray. Is this normal? I think that my mom thinks, it is to check for osteoporosis (he explained that she should have had it done at 60 years old), but I'm thinking it is to check to see if the cancer spread to the bones. Anyone have experience, with this? And what results did you all get? Thanks for your continuing help, Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodi Posted March 6, 2006 Author Share Posted March 6, 2006 Actually, I guess the topic should not have been titled "Bone Scan", as I just realized that there is a difference with a scan and an x-ray (an x-ray is what he is ordering). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Jodi, Did your mom have a pet scan on diagnosis? This will ususally show bone mets if there are any. A bone density test is done almost routinely after the age of 60 to watch for bone loss due to aging.... has NOTHING to do with cancer. Hope this answers your question.... Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Jodi, I must be getting old, having my first bone density test March 29th. Always a first. Hugs Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I take umbrage with 'old'. I have been on Fosamax for over 5 years due to osteoporosis found with a base line bone scan that every woman should probably have at age 50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I'm 48 and just had my first bone density test last week. I also started Actonel (once a week) to help prevent osteoporosis. My gyno ordered the test and prescribed the Actonel, but my oncologist had no objections to my taking the pill. In fact, seemed to think it was a good idea with all the chemo I've been receiving. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Ginny, I also hate the 'old' used for bone density tests. That test should be done around age fifty to start with and following results treatments or just a wait and check again done at a later date. The answer I made when told I needed the test done for the first time because I was getting old....... at 78 certainly woke up the YOUNG doctor. xo Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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