Hi Christine, Thank you for your comforting reply. This will be Ron's first PET scan since his treatments ended in Sept. However, the doctor did notice the swelling, and probably wants to rule out a recurrence. At your suggestion,I added info. to my signature. I'll let you know how things turn out. Thanks again.

Johanna Brown caregiver to Ron SCC right cheek 2008. Cancer gone. Cancer back in neck 2010. Surgery to remove most of mass. Rad. 35 days. Cisplatin x4. Hospitalized with pnuemonia after treatment. Has G-tube. First PET scan on 2-8-11.