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How is Mbc found? You have to wait until you get pain somewhere? That sounds counterintuitive

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Aston, PA
June 3, 2024
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A MyBCTeam Member

And someone needs to do something about these ins companies. My husband got a petscan because he some nodules on his lung. Not cancer. I had cancer and still didnt get one.

June 3, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

Yep thats about right Karen. You wait until you feel something that you didn't feel before because insurance companies won't pay for scans.

June 3, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

Hi Karen. Where did you find that info? It's more than counterintuitive, it's crazy. Scanning for medical issues is one of the primary reasons the we should get routine annual exams.

June 3, 2024
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Metastatic breast cancer (MBC) can be found through various methods, not just by waiting for pain. Here are some ways it can be detected:

- Regular Follow-ups: Routine check-ups and imaging tests like CT scans, MRIs, or PET scans can help detect metastasis early
- Blood Tests: Certain blood tests can indicate the presence Show Full Answer

Metastatic breast cancer (MBC) can be found through various methods, not just by waiting for pain. Here are some ways it can be detected:

- Regular Follow-ups: Routine check-ups and imaging tests like CT scans, MRIs, or PET scans can help detect metastasis early.
- Blood Tests: Certain blood tests can indicate the presence of cancer markers.
- Symptoms: While pain can be a symptom, other signs like unexplained weight loss, fatigue, or changes in organ function can also prompt further investigation.

It's important to communicate any new symptoms to your healthcare team promptly.

June 3, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

Mine was actually discovered by accident on an abdominal CT I had looking for the source of my pain.

June 7, 2024

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