The Latest PET/CT Results

In March I had my 7 month post treatment PET/CT scan which showed a hot spot at the site of the original tumor that was diagnosed as residual cancer, meaning they didn't get all the cancer with the chemo/rads. Recommendation was surgery to cut it out of the base of tongue. Not a great day.

2nd and 3rd opinions suggested getting an MRI, which came up clear. Surgery was postponed with follow up PET/CT scans scheduled to monitor said hot spot.

Yesterday had the follow up PET/CT and went for the news today. No beating around the bush from the ENT doc, with a big smile he said 'You're going to have a very happy birthday Jim, we've got great news!'

And so it is. The hot spot is still there, but has gotten smaller. They are quite sure it is some inflammation, since cancer does not shrink on its own. They will still monitor it closely.

I must thank everyone on this site for all the helpful info I've gathered from here. I probably wouldn't have gotten the 2nd opinions or insisted on the MRI without this site. I wouldn't have known about the possibility of 'false positives'. You've certainly made my path easier.

So today I am 9 months post treatment and things are certainly looking better than just a few short months back. Couldn't ask for a better B-Day present. Cheers

Jimbo