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That Is So Awsome!!0 -
Great Newsteam stevens said:PET
That Is So Awsome!!
Nice to hear some good news!0 -
Nice one !
Great news Dogs !!0 -
Congratulations!
That is terrific news!0 -
Wonderful!
Wonderful!0 -
Is PET something done annually or only if new problems occuradventurebob said:Wonderful!
Wonderful!
DogsRule --- Bravo on your all clear & prayers that you stay that way.
Mikey's PET was clear too in Oct 09 so he is now a little past 4 yrs from original diagnosis in 06. Anybody know if he is supposed to have PET annually after he got a clear? Just asking, as he went to new head&neck specialist last Fri here in Chlt NC and doc did physical exam only ...... didn't order any blood work,x-rays, etc. Since Michael was coming in as brand new patient to him, I was suprised that he then proclaimed Michael "cancer free." We were all very elated! But I was also confused. Can Dr. really be sure just from look & touch? Have nagging doubt about "uninsured" stat influencing what tests are given. Is this the norm & I'm being paranoid? Hope I'm wrong & this is entirely normal. I let the dr know that Michael has jaw-back-leg pain etc and has heavy persistent cough. Doctor recommended we get him a primary care physician lined up and sent us on our way.0 -
FantasticPattyNC said:Is PET something done annually or only if new problems occur
DogsRule --- Bravo on your all clear & prayers that you stay that way.
Mikey's PET was clear too in Oct 09 so he is now a little past 4 yrs from original diagnosis in 06. Anybody know if he is supposed to have PET annually after he got a clear? Just asking, as he went to new head&neck specialist last Fri here in Chlt NC and doc did physical exam only ...... didn't order any blood work,x-rays, etc. Since Michael was coming in as brand new patient to him, I was suprised that he then proclaimed Michael "cancer free." We were all very elated! But I was also confused. Can Dr. really be sure just from look & touch? Have nagging doubt about "uninsured" stat influencing what tests are given. Is this the norm & I'm being paranoid? Hope I'm wrong & this is entirely normal. I let the dr know that Michael has jaw-back-leg pain etc and has heavy persistent cough. Doctor recommended we get him a primary care physician lined up and sent us on our way.
Fantastic news!!!
Stay well,
Glenna0 -
Insurance Might Be a FactorPattyNC said:Is PET something done annually or only if new problems occur
DogsRule --- Bravo on your all clear & prayers that you stay that way.
Mikey's PET was clear too in Oct 09 so he is now a little past 4 yrs from original diagnosis in 06. Anybody know if he is supposed to have PET annually after he got a clear? Just asking, as he went to new head&neck specialist last Fri here in Chlt NC and doc did physical exam only ...... didn't order any blood work,x-rays, etc. Since Michael was coming in as brand new patient to him, I was suprised that he then proclaimed Michael "cancer free." We were all very elated! But I was also confused. Can Dr. really be sure just from look & touch? Have nagging doubt about "uninsured" stat influencing what tests are given. Is this the norm & I'm being paranoid? Hope I'm wrong & this is entirely normal. I let the dr know that Michael has jaw-back-leg pain etc and has heavy persistent cough. Doctor recommended we get him a primary care physician lined up and sent us on our way.
Could be an insurance issue, or just differing MD opinions. I believe that mine plans on doing one a year for at least the first five years....but then I also never really asked specifically.
JG0 -
Great NewsSkiffin16 said:Insurance Might Be a Factor
Could be an insurance issue, or just differing MD opinions. I believe that mine plans on doing one a year for at least the first five years....but then I also never really asked specifically.
JG
Very happy for you
Steve0
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