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Nov 16, 2009, 09:01 PM
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Has anyone had a PET scan for cancer? I learned today that I have to have one from my chin down. Will I be in a tube? Any information will be most appreciate.
Thank you for reading this. 
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Nov 17, 2009, 12:00 PM
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This site might help January - http://www.petscan.org/frames_cancer.html
And yes, it looks like you will be in a tube. The outside is not as big looking as an MRI machine. I hope the site helps hon! xoxoxo |
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Nov 21, 2009, 01:08 AM
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Nightbird probably has. Ive only had CT's I 'm allergic to the dye . you may want to read this, http://rpop.iaea.org/RPOP/RPoP/Conte.../PETCTscan.htm things they don't tell you about. Ive been loosing alot more hair than usual since my ct scan. noticably more. I hope your okay . I hope I do not have to have one . PM me if you need to. Patricia |
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Nov 21, 2009, 03:01 PM
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Dear January,
PET scans are used for specific screening, and not all cancers are screened for with a PET scan. CT scans are more commonly used, contrast and non-contrast. Do you know why you are taking a PET? Aurora ~ it's so nice to hear from you, and I know this thing will pass with the hair... Keep your lovely head warm this winter, perhaps with a pretty knit cap ~ yes? Peace & Support ~ Your Friend Night xoxo
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Nov 21, 2009, 03:09 PM
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I found NeuroTalk people were extremely helpful with information around scan of various sorts. Perhaps you could post your question there, as well.
I'm sorry I don't know about the the specific scan you are asking about. .
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Nov 22, 2009, 02:46 PM
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((((((((((( Patricia, Night & Hunny )))))))))))))
Thank you so much for your kind replies. The PET is because the other scans can't give them a clear view of the axillary areas. I'm seeing a surgeon on Wed., before the PET scan, so maybe I won't have to have the scan. I just don't know. No matter what the outcome, we have to hurry, hurry, hurry.
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Nov 25, 2009, 09:20 PM
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(((((((((((((( January )))))))))))))))))
I hope all went well at the surgeon's today. Please keep us updated. We love you and we care!  sabby |
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Nov 25, 2009, 09:41 PM
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Yes how are things going? May I ask what type of cancer?
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Nov 28, 2009, 12:32 AM
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((((((((((( My Dear Friends ))))))))))
I have the most wonderful news!!!!! The surgeon says that though I have tumors, they are not cancerous! Yes, it's true!!! I am so excited and so thrilled that I hardly know what to do. Thank you so much for asking and for caring.
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Nov 28, 2009, 01:11 AM
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(((((Jan))))) That is truly wonderful news! You are way overdue~~I'm so happy for you
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Nov 28, 2009, 04:26 AM
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I am so happy for you that it is not cancer. What does the doctor think it is?
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Nov 29, 2009, 04:33 PM
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Well, this is going to sound really weird, but it's me, so what else can we expect.
Somehow, fatty tumors have grown up into my underarms and there is one on my neck like a swollen lymph. They contain blood vessels. When I put my arms down, the tumors squish the blood vessels which causes enormous amounts of pain, swelling and inflammation. Who knew?  I am so blessed though. It could have been so much worse.
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Nov 30, 2009, 02:35 AM
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Thats great that its not cancer and nothing life threating. Did they say they can do surgery on it to make you more comfortable though?
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Nov 30, 2009, 11:30 AM
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The Dr. told me to lose weight, I guess to reduce the size of the tumors and to also use hot compresses to reduce the inflammation. I am normally as skinny as a rail, but lately my weight has shot up, so I've got to try to get it off asap.
If I lose the weight and the pain isn't helped, then we'll have to talk about surgery because I don't want to go around in this much pain 24/7.
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Nov 30, 2009, 06:26 PM
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I'll bet your grinning from ear to ear January!
May all have good news on thier scans. Patricia |
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Nov 30, 2009, 06:52 PM
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Well that would be great if you didn't have to have surgery and just loosing the weight did it. I hope you can lose it fast and that the pain goes away.
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Nov 30, 2009, 08:21 PM
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Thank you both so much. I've been so happy I've almost been dizzy!
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Dec 09, 2009, 08:42 PM
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Dec 10, 2009, 01:34 PM
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Thank you, Pianogirl. I'm so glad the test went so very well for you!
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