So, my Dad finished all of his radiation and chemo treatments and had a PETscan about 3 weeks later. Is this normal? To have one so soon after? I thought maybe it was just a routine thing. He started all his treatment cancer free, since they got everything out in surgery. Surely, cancer wouldn't pop up 3 weeks after or during treatment, would it? I guess worst case scenario is more chemo. He has been doing okay and is adding more foods to his diet. Right now, his new thing is spaghetti. . He has a doctor appointment Tuesday morning, so I'm sure he'll get the results then. Just wanted to hear what y'all thought.

Actually, I guess I should note that he completed his radiation in mid April and then he did just chemo until the end of July. I've read you can get false positives on the PET scan Because of the healing from the radiation. But, since he has been done with radiation for almost 5 months, maybe he wouldn't have any false positives.

Hi Brandi,

I think you are correct in that radiation is the cause of false positives. Given the timing of the end of rads the PET should be good. Hopefully the docs would take all that into consideration too.

Got results--all clear! He doesn't have another scan for 6 months.

Brandi that is great news. Tell your Dad we celebrate with him. I am sure all of you are breathing sighs of relief.

Brandi that is great news. Tell your Dad we celebrate with him. I am sure all of you are breathing sighs of relief.

SUPER!!!

Good news!

Congrats on the great news, Brandi!

wooooot!