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Sep 24, 2012 - 8:16 pm
I had a PET scan last week and my appointment with Onc Dr isn't til Friday. It was driving me crazy so today I went to his office and asked for the report. They didn't really want to give it to me but did. I read and everything seems ok except the SUV increased from 5.6 to 9.1. Now I have no idea what this means but it suggests an scope to be done to rule out recurrence of the EC. I'm pretty worried at this point. |
Joined: Apr 2010
Judy,
Not really being knowledgeable of ranges of SUV results; I did some internet research and one of the things I get back is that SUV ranges can vary widely for a number of reasons including variation between equipment. They really suggest that without the interpretation of a medical professional who is trained in reading pet scan results the SUV is just a number. SUV levels can increase as a result of inflammation and and are notoriously higher in areas where surgery has recently been performed. I would suggest it is not time to be worried until your oncologist tells you there is reason for concern.
I hope the week goes by quickly and you find when you reach your oncologist's office it is just a variation between equipment or expected changes as a result of surgery.
I will be sending positive thoughts your way on Friday.
Best Regards,
Paul Adams
Grand Blanc, Michigan
DX 10/22/2009 T2N1M0 Stage IIB
12/03/2009 Ivor Lewis
2/8 through 6/14/2010 Adjuvant Chemo Cisplatin, Epirubicin, 5 FU
Two year survivor
Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance!
Joined: Apr 2012