#54438 02-28-2004 08:16 AM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 274 Platinum Member (200+ posts) | OP  Platinum Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 274 | The good news is the Pet-Scan showed no activity in the area of my original cancer, the bad news is a fairly strong uptake, SUV 6, corresponding to the right hilar lymph node. This is suspicious for malignancy so follow-up is called for. Cat-Scan 3/11, Thoracic Surgeon on 3/22 for consultation. I'll keep you posted. I am at the 18 month mark and everything, except this issue and saliva, is back to pre-op status. | | |
#54439 02-28-2004 04:44 PM | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 | Hi Glen,
I hope it turns out to be a "machine error" Please keep us posted.
Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.
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#54440 03-05-2004 11:04 AM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 24 Member | | Member
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 24 | Hi Glen:
I had a PET scan result that lit up and signaled a possible recuurance on the opposite side of my tongue. Subsequent Neddle biopsy, Tissue Biopsy and combination PET/CAT scan showed no problem. I will take another PET scan April 23.
Good luck. | | |
#54441 03-05-2004 05:15 PM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 274 Platinum Member (200+ posts) | | OP Platinum Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 274 | Thank you for the encouragement. I'm going to the tumor board on Monday and should have a better idea of what the deal is after that. I have my scans and it sure looks like I have something going on in my right lung, but we wil see. The real determination will come with the inevitable biopsy. I'll post an update after that. I'm not too upset since I have had the time to accept my new realities. Again, thanks. I thought the post got lost!
Glenn (radiologist in training) | | | 
#54442 03-06-2004 02:08 AM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 | Hi Glenn,
Wishing you the best news possible on your follow-ups!!!!!!
Dan
Daniel Bogan DX 7/16/03 Right tonsil,SCC T4NOMO. right side neck disection, IMRT Radiation x 33.
Recurrance in June 05 in right tonsil area. Now receiving palliative chemo (Erbitux) starting 3/9/06
Our good friend and loved member of the forum has passed away RIP Dannyboy 7-16-2006
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