CT Scan Results - Fluid Around Heart - 05-10-2006 07:56 PM
Today we received the results of CT scans done last week for my wife (Dx SCC oral tongue 1/05, end Tx 7/05)
First the Dr gave us the good new that all was negative with respect to lymph nodes and nodules.
Then the Dr gave us the bad news that the scans showed a tiny amount of fluid around the heart. The DR said that we have to watch this because it could be a sign a metastatic disease or spread of cancer to other sites. But based on the small amount of fluid, the Dr did not think at this time that it was related to cancer spread.
I would appreciate hearing from other forum members their experince with scan results showing fluid around the heart. We are worried.
My wife and I are grateful for all the help and support we have received from the wonderfuld and caring members of this forum.
Thank you.
First the Dr gave us the good new that all was negative with respect to lymph nodes and nodules.
Then the Dr gave us the bad news that the scans showed a tiny amount of fluid around the heart. The DR said that we have to watch this because it could be a sign a metastatic disease or spread of cancer to other sites. But based on the small amount of fluid, the Dr did not think at this time that it was related to cancer spread.
I would appreciate hearing from other forum members their experince with scan results showing fluid around the heart. We are worried.
My wife and I are grateful for all the help and support we have received from the wonderfuld and caring members of this forum.
Thank you.