I had my one year PET scan at the end of June and they found what appeared to be a "hot spot" 1 1/2 cm on my lung. 10 days later I had a CT scan and an apointment with the Pulmanary Dept. The Hot SPot had almost totally disappeared and was apparently an infection. Obviously we were all pleased and relieved. Now I am scheduled for another CT scan at the end of Sept I believe to be sure that the hot spot is still gone. I have read a few items about the danger of the radiation dose from the CT scan increasing the chance of cancer and I am wondering if its worth the risk. Perhaps I should not be concerned as I have already had 35 readiation treatments for my tonsil cancer and neck nodes. I was taking an antibiotic at the time because we were trying to see if the re-occuring blisters on my lips were an infection. I was thinking the anti-biotic probably helped get rid of the lung infection by coinicdental good timing. Saving me from an unnecessary biopsy.

By the way the radiation Dr gave me the antibiotic. The ENT Dr told me my lip blisters are caused by blocked saliva glands in my lip. They get cists on them and the cists burst...it gets worse if you aren't drinking enough water or are run down. I had posted a question once trying to figure out these painful blisters.

Anyway I would be interested in hearing what others think about CT scans and how many you've had.

Mica