PET scan was clear

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shirleyann
shirleyann Member Posts: 5
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Just wanted to let you know that after having my Pet scan done yesterday, I just received word the scan showed nothing, no cancer at all. I guess want to thank everyone for their hope getting me through the rough weekend. Thank you! Thank you!
I guess now I know that Ct scans can sometimes show things that aren't there.

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  • glimmerofhope
    glimmerofhope Member Posts: 53 Member
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    Congratulations on a clear scan!

    I've read that CAT scans are 40% accurate in detecting cancer and PET scans are 90% accurate in detecting cancer. My experience bears that out as well.
  • lfondots63
    lfondots63 Member Posts: 818 Member
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    Congrats on the "all clear"!! Glad you have such good news.

    Lisa
  • Betsydoglover
    Betsydoglover Member Posts: 1,248 Member
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    So happy for you!

    Betsy
  • jana11
    jana11 Member Posts: 705
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    Hurray!! So glad you got good news, scratch that - great news!! Enjoy today, tomorrow, etc!! Take care, jana
  • HowardJ
    HowardJ Member Posts: 474
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    Great news!

    Howard
  • spongebob
    spongebob Member Posts: 2,565 Member
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    Shirleyann -

    CONGRATS! Welcome to the bowling team! (long story, but it has to do with wearing a bowling shirt emblazoned with the name "Ned" on it)

    Celebrate!

    - SpongeBob
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
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    Congrats on the best PET you could ever have (except maybe a kitty cat!)! We have enough to worry about in life without worrying ahead of time!
    Kathi
  • kangatoo
    kangatoo Member Posts: 2,105 Member
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    KathiM said:

    Congrats on the best PET you could ever have (except maybe a kitty cat!)! We have enough to worry about in life without worrying ahead of time!
    Kathi

    Congratulations Shirleyann. While you are joining the bowling team you might also like to know our NED room has luxurious leather upholstered chairs to recline in. Come sit with me and relax a spell Shirley.
    cheers, Ross and Jen