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I have heard that most bone metastasis from breast cancer are osteolytic and might not show up well on a bone scan. Is this true? I have been having pain in my pelvis and my family doctor ordered an MRI of my lower spine which was normal, but told me that an MRI of my pelvis was overkill. The pain has has not gone away and I cannot get in to see my oncologist for another month. I feel like I have "cried wolf" so many times with aches and pains that the doctors brush me off now.
Can anyone tell me about the PET scan? I know its a machine similiar to an MRI...? My mom has to have one tomorrow. She is extremely claustrophobic--and not a small woman...not big overweight-but not small. On top of being terrified of the results (she has invasive lobular carcinoma..and dr is cking to see if its spread) ...shes really nervous about this scan. Is the machine completely enclosed? Very small? How long does a total scan take? Her Dr prescribed her valium...
Calcifications *in general* can indicate cancer. However, "could represent" isn't necessarily clear. The waiting is not a fun thing. Believe me, *I know*! But it is somewhat necessary... And thyroid cancer, in general, is VERY slow growing. So the waiting is not only necessary, but not that big of a deal.
Just an FYI though... *I* am that sister who just "got a clean bill of health too. TT for thyroid cancer in Sept '07 via unrelated CT scan in August.
I am sorry you are having those symptoms and your ca 125 has gone up. If you can afford it I would choose a Pet scan. An MRI or Cat scan just covers a certain part of your body. A Pet scan covers your whole body and I think the cancer shows up better due to the contrast they use. If there is cancer anywhere in your body it will light up. It gives me more peace of mind. There are other things that can cause your ca 125 to go up and you are still in the normal range.
In this case I can safely suggest reading about MRI scans on Wikipedia. I've had a MRI scan before, on the brain. The Wikipedia article should thoroughly explain the process for you.
HI i went for a ultra scan on my womb thinking i was going through the change,but they found a shadow in my right kidney,sent me for a ct scan it was inconclusive but know calling it a tumour.Is it cancer? Know i have to go for a mri scan and another ultra scan,im worried as my mum had renal failure and cancer in her kidneys,plus her mum died when my mum was 4 of kidney problems,why do results take so long when you waiting and worried.I havnt lost weight,not over tired no blood in urine.
Well instead of doing an MRI on my husband because of the nodule they did another cat scan. The said there is one 12mm smooth nodule on his lower right lobe so now they are going to do a PET scan, he's having that done on the 20th. I am confused. Why the PET scan do they suspect cancer?? From reading the different posts I was under the impression that they do a cat scan every 6 mos. to monitor the nodule. Is the fact that the Dr. requested a PET scan bad news?
The reason I asked is that they don’t typically require follow up imaging for HCV treatment unless the patient relapses, or if late stage disease is present; in that case, ongoing monitoring for HCC (liver cancer) is often recommended.
I’d go with the scan, as JD suggested; the benefits generally outweigh any risks.
My father has since had an MRI scan to check his stomach and was told that he has some cysts. Luckily the cancer has not spread, but at least the MRI scan put my fathers mood at ease. He is also taking pills, I guess for the same reason as you say, against acidity.
Thanks again for taking the time to respond.
My ACTH test is 53 range 6-50 cortisol is 25 range 6-22 is this considered high? Doc is looking for my bad fatigue problem. Going by rumpled my ACTH test was not done in a chilled tube so am going to have it redone. So far had 24 hour urine high cortisol dexa blood draw high. Also MRI on pituary nothing showed but read rumpled post saying they can be hidden . My doc wants to see disc of MRI don't trust radiologist.
Also, when I check on the internet, it said to detect for ovarian cancer, they usually do blood test or a CT scan. So can somebody tells me if the MRI is necessary or will the MRI able to tell whether my large ovarian cyst got cancer cell or not. I am really puzzled, if somebody can give me some insight I would be much appreciated.
Dear dmw13, Over the internet without being able to evaluate the scan, physical exam and question it is difficult to advise or to explain your doctors concern specifically for breast cancer. Lymph nodes can be enlarged for a number of reasons including cancer, and having this further evaluated is appropriate.
Although diet is a contributing factor, definite diagnosis for pancreatic cancer include other tests such as CT scan/MRI of the abdomen, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound and pancreatic biopsy. Discuss the result of your tests with your doctor for proper evaluation. Take care and best regards.
t do a PET scan in conjunction with the MRI, the PET scan gives a full three dimensional view of an organ and the location of cancer within that organ. This website is good for explaining about the PET scan. http://www.wvm.petctmobile.com/zportal/portals/pat/
You should also post this question on the doctors forum, they could steer you in the right direction.
Have you had a red blood cell count done?, my mother found out she had ovarian cancer when she became anaemic/low red blood cell count.
Its true the tests dont hurt too much - just anxiety ridden. I think I had 7 tests in 1 week - 2 or more a day. Muga scan, bone scan, MRI, CAT scan, chest xray etc, I was glad when that week was over.
It definitely feels surreal - like you are watching someone else go through it. But in a short while you will feel more empowered when the tests are over and you start chemo and kicking cancer in the butt! ITs hard to think of now - but that day will come.
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