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A combination PET and CT scan more effective than either alone by Katherine B. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 11 Jan 2010 1:00pm A combined positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) scan of the whole body appears to detect cancer in individuals with related neurologic complications... may be unrevealing,” the authors write as background information in the article. “These standard evaluations include physical examination; computed tomography (CT) of the chest Read on »

CT Scan and Bone Scan by Daria Posted Tue 20 Apr 2010 12:00am Yesterday I went in for my CT scan and bone scan. First the CT scan and getting an IV. Finding a good vein in my left arm is getting to be a bit tricky so the nurse... then poured me my one liter ‘contrast’ drink and sent me to the waiting room so I could slurp it up. A short time later I had my CT scan. After my CT scan, I went to nuclear Read on »

Went in for scans today. CT scan ... by RCC-Fighter Patient Expert

Posted Mon 04 May 2009 5:26pm Went in for scans today. CT scan and bone scan, plus labs. I keep hearing about "scanxiety" leading up to the scans and wonder why I manage to avoid feeling any.... Of course, it was impossible to do so during the CT scan because the robotic man-voice kept talking to me. "Breath in...hold your breath...breath" kept me awake what with me being Read on »

The Evidence Gap - Weighing the Costs of a CT Scan’s Look Inside the Heart - Series - NYTimes.com by Dr. Aniruddha M. Medical Doctor

Posted Tue 18 Nov 2008 12:13am The Evidence Gap - Weighing the Costs of a CT Scan’s Look Inside the Heart - Series - NYTimes.com: "While clinical trials have not shown that stents benefit patients with no symptoms of heart disease, they are still routinely inserted in such patients when tests find significant blockages. Cardiologists joke that the phenomenon is “ocular stenosis Read on »

CT Scan and Bone Scan Results by Daria Posted Thu 29 Apr 2010 12:00am It wasn’t long before the door knock came and in walked my Onc. He asked me how I was feeling … do I have pain of any kind, how is the Xeloda treating me? I’m thinking to myself … enough of the small talk, give me the news. This is sort of how it went … There are new growths on the liver …. blah blah blah … Xeloda no longe ... Read on »

What is a CT Scan? What are the Benefits vs Risks? by ViaMedica Posted Wed 10 Feb 2010 12:00am in a patient's body after a CT examination. X-rays used in CT scans usually have no side effects. Risks There is always a slight chance of cancer from excessive exposure... What is CT Scanning of the Body? CT scanning—sometimes called CAT scanning—is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions Read on »

CT Scan is good by Beth Morton Health Maven

Posted Thu 17 Dec 2009 12:00am My CT scan is good, apparently my brain is 'normal' - who would have thought. A little scary when they can schedule it that quickly (2 days) but great to have the good... for an information session in January called 'Clearing the Fog About Chemo Brain' as well as one called 'Moving Forward After Breast Cancer' that covers many topics including remaining side Read on »

Cedar-Sinai Medical Center Gets Hit with Class Action Suit – CT Scanning Radiation Overdose by Medical Quack Patient Expert

Posted Tue 20 Oct 2009 10:02pm did call him as a follow up to see if he had any side effects from the procedure. The FDA is now recommending that after the scan the setting be checked to ensure the right... maintenance visits for sure. CT Brain Scans At Cedars-Sinai investigated – Dosage Settings Too High I remember reading somewhere along the line where the machine had been “rebooted Read on »

TB had a CT scan last Thursday a ... by cancerhat Patient Expert

Posted Thu 09 Apr 2009 7:13pm TB had a CT scan last Thursday and yesterday we met with the oncologist to discuss the results. Compared to the base scan done in October: The size of the mass... and will let us know if the medication he was given to adjust that has been effective or not. Not sure when we’ll know the results but probably at his next treatment on the 13th of Jan Read on »

October 07, 2008 COPD fun?! drinking Redi-CT for CT scan by Roxlyn Facebook

Posted Tue 07 Oct 2008 6:16pm I may be a bit crabby today, because I'm following instructions in preparation for abdominal CT scan with contrast. 3 hours before: stop eating and drinking, 2 hrs before drink a half bottle of "stuff" called Redi-CT, instructions say you can sip it, but radiology technician suggested to chug it down and think sweet thoughts. Umm, it must not taste Read on »