Post Chemo scan without contrast

abita

Did anyone have their post chemo scan without contrast? My scheduled one is without contrast and seems odd to me. I am glad, but surprised. And hoping it was not scheduled incorrectly.

SandiaBuddy

Contrast

With contrast they do it twice, so you get double the dose of radiation.  I had a pre-surgery lung scan without contrast, but post surgery, all have been with contrast.  But since you are concerned, why not just call the doctor and ask why?  It could be because the area of concern (lungs, liver, etc.) does not benefit from the contrast.  Or it could be that the order was entered wrong.

abita

SandiaBuddy said:

Contrast

With contrast they do it twice, so you get double the dose of radiation.  I had a pre-surgery lung scan without contrast, but post surgery, all have been with contrast.  But since you are concerned, why not just call the doctor and ask why?  It could be because the area of concern (lungs, liver, etc.) does not benefit from the contrast.  Or it could be that the order was entered wrong.

I am going to try to ask

I am going to try to ask Doctor but I only realized today when I got the certification letter, and the office is closed on weekends and my scan is 9am Monday morning 

abita

SandiaBuddy said:

Contrast

With contrast they do it twice, so you get double the dose of radiation.  I had a pre-surgery lung scan without contrast, but post surgery, all have been with contrast.  But since you are concerned, why not just call the doctor and ask why?  It could be because the area of concern (lungs, liver, etc.) does not benefit from the contrast.  Or it could be that the order was entered wrong.

And my pre surgery scans were

And my pre surgery scans were with contrast

myAZmountain

High resolution CT scan without contrast

Hi Abita, i am also gong to be having a CT scan (high resolution) without contrast  for my follow up scan for lung mets. My understanding this scan is best for assessing the status of lung tumors. I had originally been diagnosed with 2 lung mets, only thing that showed on PET scan, had a hi resolution CT and it showed some smaller nodules in both lungs, too small to be detected by PET --Just having to trust the doctors--I did do some googling and felt like it confirmed having this study but for life of me can't remember specifics lol.  Praying that your followup shows all tuor GONE! please let me know what your docs say about the benefit of scan! 

Annabelle41415

Scan

Mine was always done with contrast, but I've heard of it being done without.  I'm not sure of the reason why the difference. I'd bring this up with the technician on Monday before having this done and ask them why and say you are concerned about no contrast if this is the usual for you.  They can always call the doctor's office to confirm that is exactly what they wanted.  Wishing the best for Monday and let us know how everything goes.

Kim

Trubrit

I agree with Kim

Run it by the techs. You certainly don't want to have to go back and get another one. Not only is it bad for you, but that drink; YUK!

Tru

abita

Turns out my scan is both,

Turns out my scan is both, the chest no contrast, contrast for the rest. I can't believe how nervous I am right now. I am also very disappointed because I thought I wasn't getting an iv. But I am

myAZmountain

abita said:

Turns out my scan is both,

Turns out my scan is both, the chest no contrast, contrast for the rest. I can't believe how nervous I am right now. I am also very disappointed because I thought I wasn't getting an iv. But I am

Same!

I found out today that I will be getting the same scans, CT of abdomen with contrast, and CT chest wihtout. Praying that your scans are clean!!!! 

 

abita

myAZmountain said:

Same!

I found out today that I will be getting the same scans, CT of abdomen with contrast, and CT chest wihtout. Praying that your scans are clean!!!! 

 

Hope yours are clear too! 

Hope yours are clear too! 

JanJan63

Mine are always done without

Mine are always done without contrast due to the condition of my kidneys. The dye is very hard for them to process.

Jan

abita

So, scanxiety is high. I was

So, scanxiety is high. I was on the way to work, and something about the song Lucy in the sky made the enormity of the past 10 months, and the reality of cance, and the results of the scan meaning EVERYTHING, and I burst into tears. Fortunately, I am in Manhattan so all just ignored me.

myAZmountain

Praying you are NED

Aw it is alot to take in sometimes--and tears are therapeutic (unless you are fresh off the Oxiliplatin lol)  praying you get good news!!

JanJan63

abita said:

So, scanxiety is high. I was

So, scanxiety is high. I was on the way to work, and something about the song Lucy in the sky made the enormity of the past 10 months, and the reality of cance, and the results of the scan meaning EVERYTHING, and I burst into tears. Fortunately, I am in Manhattan so all just ignored me.

Aw, I'm sorry you had that

Aw, I'm sorry you had that episode. It's funny how it can overwhelm us at times. I went with my daughter to a rodeo on Saturday just to go through the building with artwork and things for sale. I had to sit down about every 150 feet and then rest until I could try again. We missed stuff because I just couldn't hack it. At one point when I sat down I started to cry and had a very hard time getting that under control.

Jan

abita

JanJan63 said:

Aw, I'm sorry you had that

Aw, I'm sorry you had that episode. It's funny how it can overwhelm us at times. I went with my daughter to a rodeo on Saturday just to go through the building with artwork and things for sale. I had to sit down about every 150 feet and then rest until I could try again. We missed stuff because I just couldn't hack it. At one point when I sat down I started to cry and had a very hard time getting that under control.

Jan

I am so sorry. 

I am so sorry. 

myAZmountain

JanJan63 said:

Aw, I'm sorry you had that

Aw, I'm sorry you had that episode. It's funny how it can overwhelm us at times. I went with my daughter to a rodeo on Saturday just to go through the building with artwork and things for sale. I had to sit down about every 150 feet and then rest until I could try again. We missed stuff because I just couldn't hack it. At one point when I sat down I started to cry and had a very hard time getting that under control.

Jan

so sorry Jan Jan

You have been through hell and back--I pray that things get better for you!!

Annabelle41415

Scanxiety

Scanxiety happens to all of us.  I'd get so hyped up a month before that sleeping was impossible.  Wishing you the best.  It's a terrible place to be but I'm sure that all will be fine.  Prayers for all of you go out constantly from me.  Hope everything went well.

Kim

abita

The scan showed no cancer but

The scan showed no cancer but there were two spots that they think are scarring from my liver resection.

SandiaBuddy

abita said:

The scan showed no cancer but

The scan showed no cancer but there were two spots that they think are scarring from my liver resection.

Congratulations!

It sounds like a great result to me.  Congratulations on your success!

abita

SandiaBuddy said:

Congratulations!

It sounds like a great result to me.  Congratulations on your success!

thank you!

thank you!

myAZmountain

abita said:

thank you!

thank you!

Yippee!!

That is wonderful news!! So happy for you !! Hpapy dance!