LexieCat Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 I looked for info re the difference between CT and PET scans for surveillance after treatment and found a recent article that says in one study of patients who have been treated with curative intent, PET scans did not improve overall survival over CT scans. While the PET scans did detect recurrence a bit sooner, it didn't make any difference in the overall outcomes. https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(17)30170-0/pdf And here's one more article about imaging as part of post-treatment surveillance: https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1513/AnnalsATS.201607-543ED I suppose it may be different when you are talking about folks with more advanced cancers or who have already had a recurrence, where there is more likelihood of metastasis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rower Michelle Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Good Morning Paula- Hope all goes well for you today. Did lots of extra prayers! Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexieCat Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Yes--good luck!! Will be thinking of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulaC Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 On my way thanks guys and Terri that’s interesting about CT and PET scans. I didn’t have time to read the articles but will when I’m done. I do remember the doctor saying something about scar tissue and CT scan but don’t remember the reason he brought it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexieCat Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 I can see where that might make sense--you had radiation, so maybe the scar tissue from that makes it harder for a CT scan to see any changes? Whatever--I have a feeling you're gonna get a great result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColleenRae Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Good luck Paula! Thank you for the research / links, Terri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb1260 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 I’m sure you will be getting good news. I go for my post chemo/radiation on the 4th and I’m already anxious. Then wait a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulaC Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 13 hours ago, Barb1260 said: I’m sure you will be getting good news. I go for my post chemo/radiation on the 4th and I’m already anxious. Then wait a week. We will get results about the same time. I’ve tried to schedule a lot next week to help me not think about it. We got this!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rower Michelle Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Hi Ladies- Barb- good luck tomorrow! Paula- how are you doing with the results countdown in 4 days? Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb1260 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Thanks Michelle. Hope all is well with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rower Michelle Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Monthly labs & treatment plan review for me tomorrow. 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulaC Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 Hi girls! Positive vibes for tomorrow Barb and you to Michelle! I’m doing pretty good waiting staying busy with spring cleaning. I think it’ll bother me more this weekend but hoping not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb1260 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Let the waiting begin. But I’ll get the results on the computer before I get to the appointment on the 11th. I hate that they do that but curiosity gets the better of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opal Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Hey Jersey girl... you got this!! Prayers going your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulaC Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share Posted April 8, 2019 Just got home from oncologist and great results. The scan looks clear with exception of a spot on my vertebra that’s been showing on scans but doesn’t show up on bone scan. Dr thinks it’s scar tissue but will continue monitoring it. Im free for the summer! Next scan in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColleenRae Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Congratulations Paula!!! I am sure this was great news to receive... How could it not be?! Thank you for sharing this with us - it's encouraging and let's us be there for one another! Yes, you are "free" for the summer - that's the attitude to take! Enjoy it to the fullest! Very happy for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Hooray Paula!! Such great news!! Best, Ro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb1260 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Yay-Great news! Enjoy the summer without a care in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rower Michelle Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Just like the movie theme from Grease....Summer lovin’ -have a blast! This is such great news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Paula, Go surf that NED! Stay the course. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgetO Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Woo hoo! Happy dance for Paula and NED! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa L Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Awesome news Paula...enjoy your summer 🤗 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Fabulous news! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hope16 Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Awesome news paula... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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