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Sep 25, 2014 - 1:58 pm
Like everyone here, I hate the few days between my CT's and seeing the Onc Dr., seems like forever. A new twist this morning when I went to the imaging center for my 6 month CT - Pelvis, Abdoman, Chest. The radiologist there. who has never read my scans, told me he wanted to do full-contrast 100ml, instead of 1/2 dose - 50ml - I've been getting the past 2 years. I spoke to him and he explained why, etc. He assured me I would be ok. They administered 200mg mg of Theopolin at the place and I filled a script for 5 more doses , 1 every 12 hours. Anyway, I'm hoping all is ok.
Thanks.
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Joined: Jan 2010
Scanxiety
adman,
With your history and attitude you will be fine.
Icemantoo
Joined: Mar 2014
Wishing you the very best!
Wishing you the very best!
Joined: Oct 2013
Hey Adman... Feeling your
Hey Adman...
Feeling your anxiety and thinking about you.
But I don't understand the last part of your message....what is theopolin and why are they injecting you with it after the scan?
Hugs
Jojo
Joined: Jul 2012
Jojo, Thank you for your
Jojo,
Thank you for your concern, much appreciated.
They gave me 200mg Theophylline 'before' the contrast injection - I misspelled the name. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theophylline
Joined: Oct 2013
At least you got contrast
They elected not to give me contrast due to high creatine numbers....mine fluctuated from 1.48 in August to 1.83 three days prior to CT. Anyway doc decided no contrast. I'm not sure what value a CT without contrast is? Any opinions on that?
Best of luck on your NED.
Joined: Dec 2012
CT Without Contrast
If I understand your question correctly, my oncologist said he wouldn't allow me to have contrast unless my creatinine was below 1.5. Mine fluctuates between 1.6-1.8. I asked about 1/2 contrast, and his opinion was that it was too risky for the benefit and wouldn't want to mess with it.
Todd
Joined: Apr 2013
Thinking of You!
All the very best with your results Adman, you know we will all be thinking about you! It is always a nerve wracking time but I am sure you will do just fine:)
Djinnie x
Joined: Jul 2012
NED
The Good Lord blessed me again with a good report - I'm NED. Thank you to everyone for your love and support. God Bless!!
Joined: Oct 2013
YAAAAY!!! whew.. Glad you
YAAAAY!!! whew..
Glad you got good news and shared that with us.. WE need to hear that as well!!
Continue to let us know how you are doing, WE understand and will support you!
Hugs, Jan
Joined: Apr 2013
Great News!
That is such great news adman, you can breath easy now! I am so pleased for you, that sort of news is golden:)
I hope you are celebrating tonight!
Djinnie x
Joined: Jul 2012
Thank you for the love & support.....
I am going to have a nice glass of something and a steak :)
God Bless!!
Joined: Oct 2013
Spreading positive Vibs!!!
Adman, Good one on ya, I will take your positive vibs and add to the momentum.
One year check up....NED....with a very slight caveat. They reported NED for abdomen and pelvis, but used the words "no strong evidence of metastisis" in reference to my chest CT. Apparently a tiny nodule present last November is still evident but no growth was noted. I will take that as a NED too!
Joined: Apr 2013
Great News Skagway!
Well done Skagway, I am so pleased to hear your news! Have a drink on me:)
Djinnie x
Joined: Dec 2012
Great News
That is NED. Celebrations and congrats are in order.
Todd
Joined: Dec 2012
Yay. Glad to hear it!
Nothing else to add. :)
Todd
Joined: Sep 2014
Congratulations and God Bless!
Here's to many more such reports in the future!
Joined: Apr 2014
Yippee!
What good news! What a way to start the week 8-)
A glass of soemthing? How about a bottle? Okay -maybe not, but it's a thought
Laurie
Joined: Oct 2011
Life is great!
Share the vibes Adman! You've got it going on! Good for you.
Joined: Oct 2013
Way to go Adman and Skagway!!
Way to go Adman and Skagway!! Great news!
Cheers and Hugs!
Jojo
Joined: Mar 2014
Happy for both of you. Great
Happy for both of you. Great news!
Joined: Jul 2012
God Bless everyone!