10 more days

arndog64
arndog64 Member Posts: 537
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
Well 10 more days until our 3 month Pet Scan. Jeez, I am getting nervous. I feel good we will have a good outcome, but the fear of the beast still hanging out scares me. Man cancer just sucks!

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  • buzz99
    buzz99 Member Posts: 404
    #2
    10 more days
    I understand your anxiety. Buzz's first and second scans showed "increased metabolic activity" in two spots. If you get a result like that, don't panic. It does not necessarily mean cancer. The Radiation Oncologist told us that there are spots like that on scans of head and neck cancer patients. Hopefully, you get the all clear. Karen
  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #3
    Don't Stress IT
    Very few that I can remember have a really bad first PET. If it's not the best, more than likely it'll be residual which is very common on first time scans.

    The majority that have had some residual on their first scans have good scans as a little more time passes.

    Good Luck and hopefully you'll be the percentage that does have a good first scan.I was one and several others have also.

    Best,
    John
  • arndog64
    arndog64 Member Posts: 537
    #4
    Skiffin16 said:

    Don't Stress IT
    Very few that I can remember have a really bad first PET. If it's not the best, more than likely it'll be residual which is very common on first time scans.

    The majority that have had some residual on their first scans have good scans as a little more time passes.

    Good Luck and hopefully you'll be the percentage that does have a good first scan.I was one and several others have also.

    Best,
    John

    We will be in the percentage
    We will be in the percentage of a good first scan. I will not have it anyother way!!!!
  • shoeloy
    shoeloy Member Posts: 70
    #5
    No need to stress
    I am having my second CT since treatment in 2 weeks. I look at it as a review to ensure there is nothing left trying to come back. They will all be clean since we have beaten it.

    I pray for peace in this time of uncertainty.
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #6
    10days more
    Keep positive, keep strong, and most of all keep believing….

    Wishing the best to you both
    Hondo
  • jim and i
    jim and i Member Posts: 1,788 Member
    #7
    10 days
    I know it is hard not to worry but try to relax a bit. May I recommend reading the 23rd Psalm a few time slowly. It will help you to internalize God's care.

    Praying for a good outcome.

    Debbie
  • Jimbo55
    Jimbo55 Member Posts: 590 Member
    #8
    10 More Days
    Don't sweat the 1st PET scan, especially at 3 months post treatment. There is a decent chance that a 3 month Pet scan may show a hot spot that is not necessarily cancer. It could very well be lingering inflammation from the rads/chemo. As Karen said, this is a fairly common occurrence for head and neck patients.

    I had my 1st PET/CT scan at 6 months, which showed a residual hot spot on my tongue. A follow up MRI was clean. My 2nd PET scan at 9 months showed the same hot spot though it was somewhat diminished. Earlier this month I had my 1 year PET and, as they say, the 3rd time is the charm. It was finally a clean PET scan. Yeah that was a relief!

    Hopefully your PET scan will be clean as a whistle. Cheers.

    Jimbo
  • arndog64
    arndog64 Member Posts: 537
    #9
    Jimbo55 said:

    10 More Days
    Don't sweat the 1st PET scan, especially at 3 months post treatment. There is a decent chance that a 3 month Pet scan may show a hot spot that is not necessarily cancer. It could very well be lingering inflammation from the rads/chemo. As Karen said, this is a fairly common occurrence for head and neck patients.

    I had my 1st PET/CT scan at 6 months, which showed a residual hot spot on my tongue. A follow up MRI was clean. My 2nd PET scan at 9 months showed the same hot spot though it was somewhat diminished. Earlier this month I had my 1 year PET and, as they say, the 3rd time is the charm. It was finally a clean PET scan. Yeah that was a relief!

    Hopefully your PET scan will be clean as a whistle. Cheers.

    Jimbo

    I have prepared myself for
    I have prepared myself for the residual hot spots. His ENT is an awesome doctor and will not sugar coat anything. By the way, It's hot and dry here in Houston. I also need prayers for some heat relief and rain. : )
  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #10
    arndog64 said:

    I have prepared myself for
    I have prepared myself for the residual hot spots. His ENT is an awesome doctor and will not sugar coat anything. By the way, It's hot and dry here in Houston. I also need prayers for some heat relief and rain. : )

    Good Luck
    Good Luck with that....Houston has got to be one of the hottest places I can remember....

    My daughter lives in Spring...with relatives in Humble, and the Big A.

    JG
  • SIRENAF42
    SIRENAF42 Member Posts: 202
    #11
    Skiffin16 said:

    Good Luck
    Good Luck with that....Houston has got to be one of the hottest places I can remember....

    My daughter lives in Spring...with relatives in Humble, and the Big A.

    JG

    Hot in San Antonio
    I just wanted to let everyone know, due to the extreme heat in San Antonio, I am melting. Please send any magic hat that I can wear to bring me back to life.... Its Flipping hottttt!!!!
  • connieprice1
    connieprice1 Member Posts: 300 Member
    #12
    To Arndog and his wonderful
    To Arndog and his wonderful caregiver, Good Luck with the Pet Scan, I didn't know ya'll were from Houston. We are from Cleveland, Tx. and Connie had all her treatments at MD Anderson. Wishing you both the Best, Homer & Connie
  • luv4lacrosse
    luv4lacrosse Member Posts: 1,410 Member
    #13
    3 MONTH SCAN
    My first scan was at 4-5 months post treatment. I can relate to the added pressure and stress of waiting not only for the day of the scan, but then have to wait on the read.

    You will be fine.

    Best

    Mike

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