Judy-OK Posted July 22, 2007 Posted July 22, 2007 I go in for my PET scan next Tuesday (24th) and then have to wait until the following Monday (30th) to see my Oncologist for the results. The nerve of her to take a summer vacation!!! LOL Oh yea, prayers are welcomed. Thanks for all you folks do to support and encourage each other. 7/30 ... Cancer is still stable. She gave me a new script to hopefully help with pain caused by nerves damaged during radiation. I would happy dance but I need to rest a few minutes first. The hurry and wait are very draining!!! Quote
tiredmom959 Posted July 22, 2007 Posted July 22, 2007 It may depend on how the doctor orders it, but the ones my mom get, the report always talks about "from the neck to the thigh area", so it does look at the pelvic region, abdomen, etc. Good luck to you, waiting for those results are nerve wracking!!! Quote
Kasey Posted July 22, 2007 Posted July 22, 2007 I'm under the impression that it's pretty standard.........eyes to thighs. At least that's what I've been led to believe. Kasey Quote
Welthy Posted July 22, 2007 Posted July 22, 2007 ((Judy)), (This is a complete rip-off from another website, but I thought I'd throw this term in here.) You're having a case of the dreaded scanxiety!! Everyone is right, the scan goes from mid-head down past the naughty-bits. Good luck and prayers on the wait and the results. Welthy Quote
Judy-OK Posted July 22, 2007 Author Posted July 22, 2007 Thank you one and all I kind of like that term Welthy it says a whole lot!!!! Eyes to thighs is also a great description. You guys are amazing and can always put a smile of someones face. Quote
laban Posted July 22, 2007 Posted July 22, 2007 Hi Judy, Bill is having his PET tomorrow and see's the Dr on the 30th too. Maybe we should talk next Monday night and compare notes. Anyway I just looked up a picture I have on Bill's PET from last December and it showed almost his entire head... and it goes down to mid-thigh. I hope his PET tomorrow shows enough of his head because he does have a skull met and I want the radiologist to be able to see if it's there or gone. Anyway, good luck, many prayers and lots of promise. As Ernie says, "stay positive" Quote
kaneohegirl Posted July 23, 2007 Posted July 23, 2007 I think the reason they go from eyes to thighs is to encompass all the Lymph Nodes to make sure nothing else is HOT... My dad STILL has not had one... we have had CTscans and a MRI of the brain but no PET...CTs show so much. I would really love to see if there are any other "spots" we need to watch for besides what we know in the Lungs an Liver... Im hoping that at the end of this line of treatment we can get one. Quote
Judy-OK Posted July 30, 2007 Author Posted July 30, 2007 Scanxiety is done for now see update at the top. Quote
Kasey Posted July 30, 2007 Posted July 30, 2007 What GREAT news, Judy. I love the 'scanxiety' term too. That should be put into the cancer dictionary ! And that 'STABLE' word ain't too shabby either. Good for you! Kasey Quote
laban Posted July 30, 2007 Posted July 30, 2007 Judy, I'm so happy to hear STABLE. That is a wonderful word. Just rest and enjoy life. Quote
Welthy Posted July 31, 2007 Posted July 31, 2007 Hey Judy-- Yes! Stable -- I like it, I like it A LOT! Hope the new medicine makes a difference for you. Many Hugs, Welthy Quote
trish2418 Posted July 31, 2007 Posted July 31, 2007 Great news, Judy! Hope the new meds take care of the pain. Trish Quote
Adrian Posted July 31, 2007 Posted July 31, 2007 Alright! Keep those suckers locked down tight! Quote
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