My surgeon wants me to have a bone scan to check whether my breast cancer has spread. However apparently there is a shortage of the radioactive isotopes that are used during this scan.
Has anyone else had this problem, how long did you/have you waited and has it affected your treatment plan.
I found a lump early October and apart from tests have had no treatment.
Thank you x
I just had my bone scan and thought it was scheduled really quickly. The breast nurse said it was due to a shortage of the radioactive dye for the scan. The next time it would be available was March/April next year!!! I am in Scotland so hopefully different in you're down south? Really hope they are able to provide an alternative in the meantime so patients don't have to wait :( :(
xx
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