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Scans

LCR
LCR CSN Member Posts: 11
in Anal Cancer #1

Hi all, anyone have any idea how often someone should be full body scanned? Mums anal cancer is in remission however she has secondary brain cancer. Her radio oncologist has said he doesn't want to do a full body scan (she hasn't had one for 6 months) as he doesn't think it is necessary. She's had a persistent cough for months and her stomach is swollen (they told her its from eating & it's just weight gain). She also had a spot on her liver over a year ago and a module on her lung that have not been followed up. Just feeling a bit lost and confused as to why they wouldn't want to scan to make sure there is no further spread anywhere. Thanks :)

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  • Phoebesnow
    Phoebesnow CSN Member Posts: 600 Member
    edited May 2016 #2
    Scans

    if you feel she needs a scan, push the doctor harder.  If that does not work contact the patient advocate at that facility and lay out a letter outlining why you feel she needs a scan.  Good luck.

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  • lizdeli
    lizdeli CSN Member Posts: 569 Member
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    Scans

    I was scanned every 3 months for 3 years.  Then every 6 months for two years.  I probably glow in the dark!  But my doctor's felt it necessary because the cancer was in my lymph nodes.

    Liz

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