PETscan #3by
Donna Peach
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I went for a PETscan today. Between elevated tumor markers and symptoms I reported to my oncologist, she ordered a PETscan
PETSCAN RESULTSby
megse5
Just wanted to let everyone know my PETscan is clear of cancer. There are some questions/issues regarding my left kidney but I am not too surprised about that. Next PET will be in December. BIG SIGH OF RELIEF :)
PETScanby
Robert S.
Wednesday November 11, 2009 I have a PETScan first thing on the morning. I don't have any Scanxiety. Feeling good about it. My doctor will inform me of the results during my appointment next week.
petscan 3 resultsby
Donna Peach
dreams of survival / stampede every waking thought / new hope for more life ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Today I met with my oncologist to find out the results of my recent PETscan
upcoming PET scanby
Donna Peach
When I met with my oncologist, she ordered a PETscan to follow up on a couple of areas that have been bothering me. I will keep thinking positive since my tumor markers were nice
advance preparation: PET scanby
Donna PeachPETscans require specific advance preparation. PETscans show glucose uptake to cells, which indicates cell activity and, thus, possible areas of cancer activity. Glucose uptake
No PETScan Reults Yet...by
Robert S.
It's now 7 PM and I have not recived my PETscan results.
This morning I met with my doctor (Dr.... He will keep me on the anti-coagulants for 6 months as long as I have no more problems between now and then.
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Susan L.
The PETscan, short for "Position Emission Tomography" is a test that we are seeing... within the body to detect irregularities. The PETscan is different.
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Waiting for PETScan Resultsby
Robert S.
On Wednesday I received my PETscan. I hope to receive the results today (Friday)...tap-tap-tap-tap-tap.
I will actually be calling for them results in the next few minutes...
PETscan 4by
Donna Peach
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Crawling out of bed in the dark at 0430 is not my idea of a pleasant way to start the day. Getting ready to go for a PETscan
Tests for MS
Has anyone heard of getting a PETscan for a diagnosis of MS? Can you tell me about it?
Jessicacrap
what is histoplasmosis
my brother -in-law's petscan said his limph node in his lung was calsifying
grammaw1947crap
Hepatitis A
I am a 44 yr old female and have recently undergone a PETscan following diagnosis of melanoma. the scan was clear except for something very small about 4mm on my spleen. I have to be re-scanned in 6... of the hepatitis causing some lasting abnormality of my spleen which would show up on my PETscan? Barbara Mc...crap
I have triple negative, BRCA1 positive, breast cancer.
My mastectomy and PETscan have not indicated a spread. Several choices have been presented fro chemo - TAC, AC-T, clinical trial with Avastin. I need to begin asap - any advice is appreciated.
Thanks!
Anne
Annecrap
PETScans and Merck Aventis Vaccine
Dr. Young, I just read about new studies showing that PETscans can identify HIV progression.... What are your thoughts on this?Best regards,EW Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D. PETScans and Merck Aventis Vaccine The PETscan study was interesting, though I think still only in the research domain-- it would be great...crap
My scar has become red and sore. I was rubbng it to make it go away. Should I go to the Doctors?
It has been 4 years since my lumpectomy. I just had a petscan that says I am cancer free. So I started to rub my scar to make it go away, and it got sore so I quit then I noticed that it was red and sore so I am worried that it is infected? Pehaps the fluid built up since they took my lymph glands...crap
Could anyone tell me what a RA factor of 275 means?
Got a clean PETscan, no bone cancer met, I am a nearly 5 year survivor of late stage lung cancer but have never gotten over my overall feeling of ill health, seems to be completely RA related, and have my oncologist's blessings to go ahead to get the RA worked on. I am eager to learn as much as possible. I don't see...crap
PETscan & Bone density test
I can't decide if I should have a PETscan and/or bone density test done.
My oncologist didn't feel it was necessary, but if I wanted them he wouldn't have a problem writing me an order. I know they both have low radiation and are very expensive. I've met most of my deductibles, so cost...crap
Hi..been a while.. May 6th surgery.. sential node neg.. 1 c.m. invasive stage 1.. 1st oncologist
says do chemo because you are borderline.. TC. Petscan clear. Go get 2nd opinion ..she does OncotypeDx..comes back score of 8..no chemo, just tamoxifen...yeah!!!! right..but who do I go with..oncotype says chemo probably wouldn't help.. who do I believe , trust the test????
odivously Esterogen...crap