First CT scan results tomorrow...
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LikelyHondo said:Hi KareGiver
Wishing you both all the best and remember we are always here to help and support you in your fight.
Hondo
You will be very happy with the news you get. That's typical for the first PS/CT, which is used mostly for a baseline to compare future tests on. So, try not to be anxious about tomorrow. Last April there were some 9-10 of us who had them, and all but one was perfect, and I think the one exception turned-out okay. Think the night away with how you will celebrate the good news of tomorrow.
Believe
kcass0 -
CT or PET
First, thoughts and prayers on good results....
CT versus PET could be based on many things....first timing on when you finished treatment. Some MD's don't like to do a PET before 4 - 6 months post treatment because of false positives and radiation residual.
Another factor could be insurance related...the PET is around $10,000 compared to the CT that's around $2,000 I believe.
You have very good odds based on history here like Kent mentioned of a favorable report, and if not more than likely it'll be residual and clean on your next go around.
Best,
John0 -
cat scanjim and i said:prayers
Prayers going up for a good report. Keep the faith.
Debbie
HI KARE, WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT WHEN THEY SAY THE NUMBER IS TOO HIGH FOR PET SCAN. WHEN THEY TAKE BLOOD PRIOR TO THE SCAN THEY CHECK THE CREATININE LEVELS, CREATININE IS THE WASTE LEVEL IN THE BLOOD STREAM THAT THE KIDNEYS CLEAN OUT. IF THE LEVEL IS TOO HIGH (NORMAL IS 0.6 TO 1.2)IF THE NUMBER IS SAY 1.9 THAT MEANS THE KIDNEYS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING AS WELL AS THEY SHOULD, THE STUFF THEY PUT IN CAN BE HARMFUL TO KIDNEYS, THEY DON'T WANT TO DO ANY MORE DAMAGE TO THE KIDNEYS IF SOME DAMAGE IS ALREADY THERE, DO NOT BE STARTLED, IF CISPLATIN WAS THE CHEMO, HIGH CREATININE NUMBERS ARE NOT UNUSUAL. I AM OVER 2 YEARS OUT OF TREATMENT AND DO NOT HAVE CONTRAST OR DYE OR PET SCANS IF MY CREATININE IS OVER 1.5. IT IS CURRENTLY 1.7, I DO THEREFORE HAVE SOME DAMAGE BUT NOT ENOUGH TO OVERLY CONCERN ME, I HAVE ONLY MISSED ONE SCAN BECAUSE OF IT, I HAVE A PET COMING UP IN SEPTEMBER, IF MY CREATININE IS STILL AT 1.7 IT WILL JUST BE A CAT SCAN AND AN MRI HOPE THIS CLEARS THINGS UP A LITTLE.0 -
KareGiverdenistd said:cat scan
HI KARE, WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT WHEN THEY SAY THE NUMBER IS TOO HIGH FOR PET SCAN. WHEN THEY TAKE BLOOD PRIOR TO THE SCAN THEY CHECK THE CREATININE LEVELS, CREATININE IS THE WASTE LEVEL IN THE BLOOD STREAM THAT THE KIDNEYS CLEAN OUT. IF THE LEVEL IS TOO HIGH (NORMAL IS 0.6 TO 1.2)IF THE NUMBER IS SAY 1.9 THAT MEANS THE KIDNEYS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING AS WELL AS THEY SHOULD, THE STUFF THEY PUT IN CAN BE HARMFUL TO KIDNEYS, THEY DON'T WANT TO DO ANY MORE DAMAGE TO THE KIDNEYS IF SOME DAMAGE IS ALREADY THERE, DO NOT BE STARTLED, IF CISPLATIN WAS THE CHEMO, HIGH CREATININE NUMBERS ARE NOT UNUSUAL. I AM OVER 2 YEARS OUT OF TREATMENT AND DO NOT HAVE CONTRAST OR DYE OR PET SCANS IF MY CREATININE IS OVER 1.5. IT IS CURRENTLY 1.7, I DO THEREFORE HAVE SOME DAMAGE BUT NOT ENOUGH TO OVERLY CONCERN ME, I HAVE ONLY MISSED ONE SCAN BECAUSE OF IT, I HAVE A PET COMING UP IN SEPTEMBER, IF MY CREATININE IS STILL AT 1.7 IT WILL JUST BE A CAT SCAN AND AN MRI HOPE THIS CLEARS THINGS UP A LITTLE.
Sending out prayers for tomorrow.0 -
POSITIVE THOUGHTS FOR A CLEAN SCAN
Hi, it will all be OK. There are a ton of us who have all had good scans. I know the waiting stinks, but in the end, it will be well worth it.
Mike0 -
Anxiety...ugh!luv4lacrosse said:POSITIVE THOUGHTS FOR A CLEAN SCAN
Hi, it will all be OK. There are a ton of us who have all had good scans. I know the waiting stinks, but in the end, it will be well worth it.
Mike
KareGiver, we cannot underestimate the degree of anxiety at these scan times. I had to take some anti-anxiety medication in the waiting room before getting Mark's first scan results. I was worse than he was...much worse.
Good energy coming your way for good results.
Kim0 -
Sending positive vibes yourKimba1505 said:Anxiety...ugh!
KareGiver, we cannot underestimate the degree of anxiety at these scan times. I had to take some anti-anxiety medication in the waiting room before getting Mark's first scan results. I was worse than he was...much worse.
Good energy coming your way for good results.
Kim
Sending positive vibes your way. I will be praying for a good scan report.0 -
Thank you friends,arndog64 said:Sending positive vibes your
Sending positive vibes your way. I will be praying for a good scan report.
For all of your prayers and good wishes for my husband's "first scan." Also, thank you "denistd" for the creatinine level info. You were right on! Everything you relayed was what was said 'quickly' to me but my comprehension at the moment wasn't strong, as well as the moment I posted. ANYWAY, even without the dye, the scan looked good. One small lump showed up but the doc felt all was well after the exam (lots of gagging, of course)! I am tearing up as I type this because of the support received from all of you...Kent, Hondo, John, Sweets, Debbie, Mike, Kim and Arndog - among others. We will never forget that this is our journey and, certainly, not take things for granted any more. Good health and love to all of you!0 -
That is great news.. SoKareGiver said:Thank you friends,
For all of your prayers and good wishes for my husband's "first scan." Also, thank you "denistd" for the creatinine level info. You were right on! Everything you relayed was what was said 'quickly' to me but my comprehension at the moment wasn't strong, as well as the moment I posted. ANYWAY, even without the dye, the scan looked good. One small lump showed up but the doc felt all was well after the exam (lots of gagging, of course)! I am tearing up as I type this because of the support received from all of you...Kent, Hondo, John, Sweets, Debbie, Mike, Kim and Arndog - among others. We will never forget that this is our journey and, certainly, not take things for granted any more. Good health and love to all of you!
That is great news.. So happy for you both. I love this forum!! Everyone here is just amazing.0 -
Good news.arndog64 said:That is great news.. So
That is great news.. So happy for you both. I love this forum!! Everyone here is just amazing.
Awesome.0 -
Congrats!KareGiver said:Thank you friends,
For all of your prayers and good wishes for my husband's "first scan." Also, thank you "denistd" for the creatinine level info. You were right on! Everything you relayed was what was said 'quickly' to me but my comprehension at the moment wasn't strong, as well as the moment I posted. ANYWAY, even without the dye, the scan looked good. One small lump showed up but the doc felt all was well after the exam (lots of gagging, of course)! I am tearing up as I type this because of the support received from all of you...Kent, Hondo, John, Sweets, Debbie, Mike, Kim and Arndog - among others. We will never forget that this is our journey and, certainly, not take things for granted any more. Good health and love to all of you!
That is great news, thanks for sharing and we look forward to the wonderful news for years to come.
John0 -
YayKareGiver said:Thank you friends,
For all of your prayers and good wishes for my husband's "first scan." Also, thank you "denistd" for the creatinine level info. You were right on! Everything you relayed was what was said 'quickly' to me but my comprehension at the moment wasn't strong, as well as the moment I posted. ANYWAY, even without the dye, the scan looked good. One small lump showed up but the doc felt all was well after the exam (lots of gagging, of course)! I am tearing up as I type this because of the support received from all of you...Kent, Hondo, John, Sweets, Debbie, Mike, Kim and Arndog - among others. We will never forget that this is our journey and, certainly, not take things for granted any more. Good health and love to all of you!
A good looking scan is a beautiful thing.0 -
Wonderful news!!!KareGiver said:Thank you friends,
For all of your prayers and good wishes for my husband's "first scan." Also, thank you "denistd" for the creatinine level info. You were right on! Everything you relayed was what was said 'quickly' to me but my comprehension at the moment wasn't strong, as well as the moment I posted. ANYWAY, even without the dye, the scan looked good. One small lump showed up but the doc felt all was well after the exam (lots of gagging, of course)! I am tearing up as I type this because of the support received from all of you...Kent, Hondo, John, Sweets, Debbie, Mike, Kim and Arndog - among others. We will never forget that this is our journey and, certainly, not take things for granted any more. Good health and love to all of you!
So happy for both of you!!!
Stay strong,
Glenna0
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