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 your mum, I have bone cancer I was diagnosed in 2013. I think you should ask for a full body scan, I am surprised they haven't done one already. I went with pains in my upper arm after a fall and after having a bone scan they found it in several other parts of the body as well. This had come from the breast which I had removed in 1999.

I have had lots of treatment chemo tablets, a shot of radiotherapy and other treatments but get along fine  day to day. Good luck to your mum.xx

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

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