When the PET scan is done the SUV measures the uptake of the glucose which indicates the level of cellular activity, the higher the number the greater the activity. A PET SUV greater than 3.0 (I was told) indicates that there is a possibility of cancer and in this case in the right piriform sinus and it is poorly differentiated meaning the cells don't resemble normal cells. The conclusion reached in this path report is... poorly differentiated laryngeal cancer. Just my guess.

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.