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Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 9 | After getting a clear PET scan we were told the cancer board had been concerned about some thickening in the neck area. After getting hold of the scan results I read that there was an uptake in the piraform sinus of 4.72 and prior to treatment this area was 2.6. When I questioned these numbers I was told it was the result of inflamation (which I understand). My question I am trying to get answered "is thickening in the neck" the same as inflamation or have we been told different things. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,260 Likes: 3 "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,260 Likes: 3 | I think it can be numerous things.. The person who told you information was giving you an opinion. What they though it was. Inflammation is normal of course, possibly related to radiation damage - how long ago was treatment? Take care.
Cheryl : Irritation - 2004 BX: 6/2008 : Inflam. BX: 12/10, DX: 12/10 : SCC - LS tongue well dif. T2N1M0. 2/11 hemigloss + recon. : PND - 40 nodes - 39 clear. 3/11 - 5/11 IMRT 33 + cis x2, PEG 3/28/11 - 5/19/11 3 head, 2 chest scans - clear(fingers crossed) HPV-, No smoke, drink, or drugs, Vegan
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | Let's pray it is nothing but what Cherld told you,. She seems well informed
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
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