PET scan and feeling better in chemo

janh_in_ontario

Hi all

the oncologist wanted a new ct scan prior to starting chemo (one month later from initial scan) and a nodule not mentioned in scan #1 had tripled in size to 9mm. He sent me to a specialist who is sending me for a PET scan. I am happy to be getting this as it is very rare in Canada - but that makes me worried at the same time.

also, after 2 rounds of chemo i am having normal stools for the first time in well over a year - is that an indication the tumor is shrinking? (Couldn't do surgery first due to size).

any experience would be appreciated!

jan

Wadsdan777

Hi there, are you in Ontario Canada? ( I am aswell )

I would think that normal bowel movements is a positive thing forsure - the nodule you mention where is it located? Is it solitary?

I had a complete response in my colon to chemo, surgery wasnt even required - only scar tissue remain and biopsies in the area confirmed no cancer detected! So it is possible

janh_in_ontario

Yes Toronto! Thank you for the encouragement! I pray the same happens to me!

I am being treated at Humber River and I am so amazed at the care. I won the Dr lottery!

Wadsdan777

Awesome! Im searching for a new oncologist - would you recommend yours?

janh_in_ontario

Oh my goodness yes!!! Dr Gautam Sudan at Humber River. He is about 40 yrs old, so smart and easy to talk with. Explains everything, open to every question - I thank God every day - I had cancer 11 yrs ago snd was treated at Sunnybrook - worse hospital and doctors had zero tolerance for questions.

the difference is amazing!

jan