Hi Gary,

I read your posting with great interest since I am being treated at UCSF, but did not have a PET scan; I only had chest x-rays and an MRI. I will bring up the topic at my next check-up.

I am also interested in finding out more about the diagnostic abilities of PET scans in the detedtion of oral cancer in addition to MRIs.
There appear to be no clear guidelines on whether to do Pets.

Does anyone have more information on the topic of PET scans as an additional diagnostic tool? How often are follow-up MRIs and x-rays recommended after treatment?