I am sure e PET is a very useful tool. I guess because it is still in e trial phases here in Canada - getting it done would be a waste. Not because it is a good diagnostic tool - but because the dr.s may not be interested in the results. I gather that because they have a machine at PMH and since my dr. hasn't sent me for it- then perhaps he doesn't use it for a diagnostic tool. He was really waiting for the MRI - once he got it he booked me for surgery.

Thanks all of you for your input it has been invaluable! You guys are amazing and knowledgable - I'm lucky to have found you all!

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