Len,

I'm not sure what to tell you on this. 2.4 is a low uptake, but it can be evidence of a malignancy. I had a 2.6 and it was a new tumor. Here is what I would do, get the results reviewed by another radiologist and make sure they are experienced with PET scans. Normally, the CT scan will be the determining test and it appears that there is still some concern on your part. Get the film re-read and, if they agree, you have to do the wait and see approach. It is, unfortunately, SOP for some follow-up tests. Oh, what kind of inflammation would you have in the base of your lung? Did they say? I just have a small problem with changes from a prior PET scan.

Glenn