Had my second set of post treatment PET scans yesterday. Neck and chest are fine, but it showed an uptick in cell activity in my right (only remaining) tonsil. The report says the SUV measured at 6.9, up from a 4.2 6 months ago.

Radiologist writes that it is likely an inflammation, but needs a checking by the ENT. I will see the ENT Monday.

Any others with similar experience?

Thanks.



Dx 5/08
Stage 3 SCC
No primary ever found
Completed 35 IMRT tx 8/13/08.
Taxatol, cisplatin and erbitux weekly for 8 weeks.
No surgery
PEG
PET/CT Clear 11/08