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Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 458 | Hi Adele
My doc's use PET/CT as usual test for follow-ups, I've had them at least twice a year for the last 4 years.
While they are a good indicator of "activity" I've also had them show joint damage, infection, and for the first year or two residual healing from the radiation. Main thing is it takes a talented radiologist to interpret the results. Once you get them done a couple of times, the radiologist can check back on previous tests and see what's changed or not changed.
I once made the mistake of doing the test right after having a real bad head cold, you should have seen the films light up then!!! Come to think of it, I've had about 9 or 10, PET/CT's, and none of them really came back "normal"
Bob
SCC Tongue, stage IV diagnosed Sept, 2002, 1st radical neck dissection left side in Sept, followed by RAD/Chemo. Discovered spread to right side nodes March 2003, second radical neck dissection April, followed by more RAD/Chemo.
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