Hello Emma83,

I am so sorry your poor mum has secondary bone cancer in her arm and that this was discovered after her fall.

As you are understandably worried after what happened, it wouldn't be unreasonable to discuss the possibility of a full body scan with her medical team and you could explain why you want to make sure that there is no further spread. They will be able to advise you on what the best course of action is.

Our nurses are also available on this free number 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm so don't hesitate to give them a call if you want to talk things through with them. They will be able to tell you more about the process of getting scan referrals.

Best wishes,

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

So sorry to hear about ur mum, I too have have cancer in my bones which started in my rib, previously having, breast cancer, 10 years ago, I was concerned about weight loss, although I could do with it, my concern was the weight on my bones, I have changed my diet, hardly any meat, lots of organic fresh produce, little and often and really eating what I fancy,, this seems to help, especially chopped up pots of fruit. 

Hope this helps and hugs xx

Thanks for replying it is the not knowing if its gone anywhere else that is quite hard to deal with as we know she has to have radiotherapy on her arm before an operation to fix it and then from there its the lung and lymph nodes but as they are on halt till her arm is sorted just makes it harder to think she will be able to beat it

I think my mum is the opposite as she was 8 stone 3 month ago and on her last weigh in on friday she had dropped to 5 stone 13 which is quite concerning