Family member was recently diagnoses with INVASIVE ADENOCARCINOMA OF LUNG. The PET scan shows the initial tumor with a standard uptake level of 24.8 and a secondary tumor in same lung with SUV of 20.8. It also stated "hypodense area seen in left temporal lobe with diminished activity anterior to this is increased activity with standard uptake value of 7.3. Increased activity in right vocal fold. Pelvic nodule with standard uptake level of 16.2 and an area in the distal esophagus with SUV of 3.2.
Am I reading this correctly that it appears the lung cancer has now spread to brain, pelvis and esophagus? We do not see Oncology for a few more days and I would like to know before then so I can prepare my emotions properly.
