gail Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 My friend with the lymph nodes saw my oncologist who looked at her PET. A number was missing from the report. Did I see something about an SUV here? Can someone tell me what those numbers mean? Thanks gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I believe it is "Standardized Uptake Value". I think it is the degree of whatever lights up on the scan. If it is a higher degree, it makes malignancy more likely. I hope your friend just has a scare. Keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Any ideas what is high and what is normal? gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Gail, It's pretty subjective. Infections can look like cancer as in my dad's case making it difficult to tell the difference. My research indicates that most readings over approximately 4.0 are highly suspicious for cancer. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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