A PET scan also means additional radiation - another reason besides the cost to be conservative with their use. My husband's ENT said that the subject of follow-up scans was a hot topic at all the conferences he attended this year. Assuming a continued lack of signs and symptoms, my husband will have a chest xray at his 2 year followup, in addition to the physical and endoscopic exam.
Last edited by Maria; 10-10-201203:40 PM.
CG to husband - SCC Tonsil T1N2M0 HPV+ Never Smoker First symptoms 7/2010, DX 12/2010 TX 40 IRMT (1.8 gy) + 10 Cetuximab PET Scans 6/2011 + 3/2012 clear, 5 year physical exam clear; chest CT's clear of cancer. On thyroid pills. Life is good.
