G.A.M. Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 I received a CT scan on August 24, 2020. The Oncologist disagreed that two lymph nodes were enlarged. (He said he just didn't see it). End of chemo. I had a PET scan where, on exit, the radiologist and technician wished me "good luck." I called a week later to get the results and was told there was no metastasis to the bones. Great, I think. I'm in remission at the very least. Then I get a call from the oncologist's office to go get another CT scan this morning, a week before I visit the Oncologist again. It's the waiting that's most annoying and I wonder to myself why on earth I need another CT scan if the PET scan was negative. Does that seem normal to you? Best, Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexieCat Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 My impression is that oncologists want to see the latest CT before every visit. Your last one was almost a month ago. I'm not sure it "means" anything other than wanting the latest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryG Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Glenn: Your oncologist wanting to see a CT scan is normal and it shows that he has your best interest in mind. My oncologist looks at a new CT scan every 3 weeks. He also told me that he prefers CT scans to PT scans in order to monitor my progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.M. Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 @LexieCatand @GaryG, Thanks. I'm trying to calm down, but the anxiety takes over sometimes. Best, Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryG Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 8 minutes ago, G.A.M. said: @LexieCatand @GaryG, Thanks. I'm trying to calm down, but the anxiety takes over sometimes. Best, Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb W Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Agree with all. The onc needs the latest CT. Sounds like you're receiving good care. Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryG Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Sorry I messed up the replay. Glenn Glen: When the the anxiety takes over, do like I do. Come here and talk about it. It helps me a lot to be reassured by experienced survivors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouT Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Glenn, This disease really does take a toll on us in more ways than just the physical. The most likely explanation is the one Lexie and others have mentioned; They want the most updated CT Scan possible. Hang in there buddy, you've got this. Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgetO Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Hey Glenn, We haven't heard from you in a while. How are you doing? Bridget O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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