I have a lot of trouble letting things go. . . The recent Pet scan report from the doctors says no significant uptake but I want to know what numbers they associate with the word significant. Unfortunately our doctors have issues with the honesty thing, don't even want to expound on that. In June I asked if there was any uptake after completing treatment and told no by more than 1 doctor, NO. Later I get hold of the report and it is 4.6. (I understand about inflammation but for my piece of mind I want to know in writing that this number went down. I tried looking at the CD but could not figure anything out. Does anyone have a clue what to look for as far as a number for uptake. Thanks for any input.


Husband diagnosed Oct '11 Cancer of the vocal cord Nov '11 removed right vocal cord. Neck Dissection, cancer in one node, .2, very small & contained) Jan '12 Radiation and Cisplatin, 6 doses. June '12 & Dec '12 clear Pet scan. April '13 Celebrating 1 year cancer free since treatment ended.