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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | There could be swelling causing it to light up. PET scans (assuming this is what he had) are known for false positives, it happened to me. This is especially common if the patient didnt prepare for the PET. When going for a PET scan you should avoid activity and rest the day before and of the test. Plus the day before drink lots of water (48 oz minimum), avoid carbs and sugar. This will help ensure more accurate results.
Hope it turns out to be a false positive instead of something more serious.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
