Scan Question

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Hi all,

I am supporting my sister who has stage 4 breast cancer which has spread to her bones.  She is only 45.  She has been on this horrid rollercoaster since January 2017.  She has been stable since May 2017.  At her last oncology appointment she has very slight progression in her lymph nodes in her tummy.  She has regular CT scans on her torso and today I took her for her regular scan but this time she said they also scanned her arms and neck which theyve never done before.  I am wondering why?  We dont see oncologist till 7th August.

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi, 

    I'm not a medical professional but my guess (from experience) is they are checking the lymphatic system, having a look at the lymph nodes in those areas.

    C