How many scans have you had? Do you know???

kristasplace

Every time i get another scan done, the techs always ask me if this is my first...whatever. All i ever say is "no". I've had dozens of scans, and i've tried to remember each one. I used to keep track of the CT scans, and now, i have no idea how many i've had. I've had probably a dozen MRI of various parts of the body including my head, back, abdomen and pelvis (numerous times), and one bone scan. I thought it might be interesting to see if anyone really knows how many scans (CT, MRI, Bone, PET) they've had?

I get treatment at a teaching hospital, so i've been a guinea pig for several tests. Has anyone had the electric shock neuropathy test? Any other weird scans or tests, please list them. Oh, i forgot mammograms. I've had three of those, and four ultrasounds. I've never had a PET scan.

Krista

PhillieG

Scans
I've had dozens and dozens of CT scans over the past 5 years, maybe 2-4 PET scans and only 1 MRI which I will never forget because it was of my head and it was like having your head in a metal can while someone hits it with a very large sledgehammer for 20 minutes.

No Mammograms, Dadograms, or Electric Shocks.

Oh, 1-2 sonograms too. Not pregnant
-phil

nudgie

Memory
If memory serves me correctly:

CT Scans
2006 = 4
2007 = 5
2008 = 4
2009 - 1 (as of Apr 09)

Sonograms (female reasons)
2008 = 6

Mamograms = 4 or 5

KFalvey

How many scans?
Hi Krista,

I've had 8 CTs of chest, abdomen and pelvis, 5 PET scans and 10 X-rays for abdominal blockages in 4 years since being diagnosed. Never had a MRI, not sure why not. Probably a dozen mammagrams in my lifetime so far. Presently in remission. Being scanned too often does concern me; fortunately my CEA test are excellent indicators for me so I get tested regularly that way.

Kandy

kimby

Scans
dozens (lost count) of CT's
3 PET/CT
6 MRI's
7 mammograms
3 dexascans
countless sonograms

And one of my clinical studies (ic green) includes florescent green dye injections. It gives me my superpowers! hehehe

Kimby

CherylHutch

Scans
Hmmmm... I thought this was going to be easy to answer, but now I'm not sure

CAT Scans: numerous... I'd say 7-10 since Dec 2006
CAT during procedures: CAT scan-assisted adrenal gland biopsy; CAT scan-assisted Lung RFA procedure.
PET Scans: 2
XRays: 3
PET/CT Scans: 2
Ultrasounds: 3
Bone Scans: 1

At least, that is what I remember.

Hugggggggs,

Cheryl

Shayenne

CherylHutch said:

Scans
Hmmmm... I thought this was going to be easy to answer, but now I'm not sure

CAT Scans: numerous... I'd say 7-10 since Dec 2006
CAT during procedures: CAT scan-assisted adrenal gland biopsy; CAT scan-assisted Lung RFA procedure.
PET Scans: 2
XRays: 3
PET/CT Scans: 2
Ultrasounds: 3
Bone Scans: 1

At least, that is what I remember.

Hugggggggs,

Cheryl

Well....
I'm a newbie and get my first CT scan since I was diagnosed in Jan, next Friday! woopee!

Scared

Betsydoglover

OK - I am a data junkie, so
OK - I am a data junkie, so I'll reply:

CTs (18)
2005 - 4
2006 - 5
2007 - 4
2008 - 3
2009 - 2

PETs (15)
2005 - 3
2006 - 5
2007 - 4
2008 - 3
2009 - 0

MRIs (2)
2006 - 2

Betsy
diagnosed Stage IV (liver met) 5/05
Sigmoid colectomy 6/05
Xeloda/oxaliplatin/Avastin - 6 cycles, completed 11/05
NED since 10/05
Small lung nodule, technically PET negative, shows up in 11/08 scan
Nodule removed via VATS 4/17/09 - colorectal met
Xeloda and Avastin therapy to start 5/18 - nominal plan is 6 cycles Xeloda plus continue Avastin for another 6 months

KFalvey

Betsydoglover said:

OK - I am a data junkie, so
OK - I am a data junkie, so I'll reply:

CTs (18)
2005 - 4
2006 - 5
2007 - 4
2008 - 3
2009 - 2

PETs (15)
2005 - 3
2006 - 5
2007 - 4
2008 - 3
2009 - 0

MRIs (2)
2006 - 2

Betsy
diagnosed Stage IV (liver met) 5/05
Sigmoid colectomy 6/05
Xeloda/oxaliplatin/Avastin - 6 cycles, completed 11/05
NED since 10/05
Small lung nodule, technically PET negative, shows up in 11/08 scan
Nodule removed via VATS 4/17/09 - colorectal met
Xeloda and Avastin therapy to start 5/18 - nominal plan is 6 cycles Xeloda plus continue Avastin for another 6 months

Sorry you had a recurrance
Hi Betsy,

I'm so sorry to hear of your recent problems; I've thought I was keeping up on most of the oldtimers on here, but this took me by surprise. I was really hoping you would stay clean. It kind of scares me since I've been clear for 16 months without any treatment of any kind. I had VATS on my right lung 7/07 and the bottom of the left lobe removed 11/07. The VATS was much easier to recover from. I also had another resection 12/07 on recto/sigmoid area. It was a rough 6 months.
I do hope you are feeling better. Sorry you have to start chemo again. I decided not to do that. Changed my diet and taking supplements to boost my immune system to keep it away.
Best of Luck with your treatments!

Kandy

ron50

Mum why Do I glow in the dark?
2 cat scans a year for the first five years . Another 4 since. 2 full body bone scans. Numerous ultrasounds. 1 eltric shock neuropathy test. And I never want to hear the phrase "now just a little prick" as long as I live....as if...Cheers Ron.

PhillieG

Just Curious
Is there a prize for the most scanned?
:-)