catlady91 Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 My mum's last scan was in July and everything was clear. My mum is in Poland where she's having check ups. She's got a bad cold and temperature so she went to the doctor who did an x-ray. They said that they found something in the left lung but can't identity it and want to do a CT. My mum doesn't want a CT scan in Poland as she regularly gets checked in the UK. I'm really scared that the cancer has returned. Justin1970 and Tom Galli 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 We are always afraid of lung cancer recurrence. I think it is important to get a CT quickly. Interpreting the scan is the critical part of the examination and radiologists both in Poland and the UK can offer interpretation. So, I'd not be concerned where the scan is administered but ensure your mom carries a CD Rom or flash drive of the actual scan home to be read by radiologists knowledgable of her history. Stay the course. Tom Justin1970, Judy M2, LouT and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catlady91 Posted October 18, 2022 Author Share Posted October 18, 2022 I'm just hoping that it's nothing sinister and just scarring from the radiation. The doctors on Poland don't know my mum's history or have her previous scans. Justin1970 and LouT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilyMir Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 You are right, docs in Poland do not know your mom’s history. Fresh pair of eyes is good though but as Tom said, make sure to get the imaging data so her oncologist can review them. I know how it feels but try and remain calm until you know more. Hope it is just a false alarm. Best wishes! LouT, Justin1970, catlady91 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pstar Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Praying that there is just suspicion caused by her cold and nothing more. I agree that she should get imaging results to show her drs at home. Praying for you both. LouT, Justin1970, Tom Galli and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen_L Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Oh dear, what a terrible worry. I will be keeping you-- and her-- in my prayers. LouT, Justin1970 and Tom Galli 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin1970 Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Hi I really sorry to hear your mum is going through this again I hope you get some answers and good news everyone is praying for you Take care Justin x LouT, Tom Galli and Izzy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouT Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 You are correct that the doctors don't know your mom's treatment history so a follow up with a CT Scan really is recommended here so you can be sure of what is going on. Your mom is in my prayers for a good outcome. Lou Tom Galli, Justin1970 and catlady91 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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