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Pet scan

dogsrule
dogsrule CSN Member Posts: 96
edited March 2014 in Head and Neck Cancer #1
I had a 6 month PET scan and the doctor called and said everything looks good. Nothing to be concerned about. It was a relief. I wish everyone the best and continue to pray for us all.
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  • rush1958
    rush1958 CSN Member Posts: 223 Member
    #2
    Scan
    Congrats! Glad everything is looking good!

    Rush
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  • charles55
    charles55 CSN Member Posts: 87
    #3
    ohh what a feeling
    Isn't that a great feeling? Congratulations on the good news.
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  • team stevens
    team stevens CSN Member Posts: 46
    #4
    PET
    That Is So Awsome!!
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  • delnative
    delnative CSN Member Posts: 450 Member
    #5
    charles55 said:

    ohh what a feeling
    Isn't that a great feeling? Congratulations on the good news.

    Excellent
    Glad to hear it, Dogsrule.
    And I love the photo of your dog, too.

    --Jim in Delaware
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  • kimmygarland
    kimmygarland CSN Member Posts: 312
    #6
    team stevens said:

    PET
    That Is So Awsome!!

    Great News
    Nice to hear some good news!
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  • D Lewis
    D Lewis CSN Member Posts: 1,581 Member
    #7
    Happy to hear this
    Always good to hear good news!

    Deb
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  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 CSN Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #8
    Sweet
    Ex-E-Lent......
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  • Pam M
    Pam M CSN Member Posts: 2,196
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    Woo Hoo!
    Great to hear "nothing to be concerned about". Think I'll celebrate with a bowl of sugar - I mean, cereal. Keep it up.
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  • pascotty
    pascotty CSN Member Posts: 174 Member
    #10
    Awesome
    That is fantastic news, now to get on with life, what an awesome feeling xxxx
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  • Kent Cass
    Kent Cass CSN Member Posts: 1,898 Member
    #11
    Pam M said:

    Woo Hoo!
    Great to hear "nothing to be concerned about". Think I'll celebrate with a bowl of sugar - I mean, cereal. Keep it up.

    Excellent
    This will be the first of many "cleans", I hope. Very, very, happy for you.

    Believe

    kcass
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  • Scambuster
    Scambuster CSN Member Posts: 973
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    Nice one !
    Great news Dogs !!
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  • Jimbo55
    Jimbo55 CSN Member Posts: 590
    #13
    Yes!!!!
    That is just sooo good. Cheers

    Jimbo
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  • Hondo
    Hondo CSN Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #14
    Hi dogsrule
    Great news, coagulations on the clean PET
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  • JUDYV5
    JUDYV5 CSN Member Posts: 392
    #15
    Wow
    I love to hear great news !!!
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  • Noellesmom
    Noellesmom CSN Member Posts: 1,859 Member
    #16
    Congratulations!
    That is terrific news!
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  • adventurebob
    adventurebob CSN Member Posts: 691 Member
    #17
    Wonderful!

    Wonderful!
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  • PattyNC
    PattyNC CSN Member Posts: 65
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    adventurebob said:

    Wonderful!

    Wonderful!

    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.
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  • Glenna M
    Glenna M CSN Member Posts: 1,576
    #19
    PattyNC 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
    Fantastic news!!!

    Stay well,
    Glenna
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  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 CSN Member Posts: 8,305 Member
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    PattyNC 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.

    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
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  • stevenl
    stevenl CSN Member Posts: 587
    #21
    Skiffin16 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

    Great News
    Very happy for you

    Steve
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