This is complicated! During my cancer diagnosis, i had two CT scans with contrast, and had no problems.
However, I was taken to A&E with chest pains shortly after starting immunotherapy, and a pulmonary embolism was suspected. I therefore had a CT scan with contrast, but this time my body reacted. During the scan when the contrast was administered, it felt 'awful', with such a strong surge that I nearly cried out. The next day, my body was covered in a rash.
What I realised at the time was that the scan was carried out by one person, whereas before two radiographers were present when the contrast was injected. I have wondered since this incident whether the correct protocols were followed, and whether I was given too large or concentrated a dose.
The result of the allergic reaction is that a contrast can no longer be used when I have scans to check on the effectiveness of my immunotherapy. The scans without the contrast do not give much detail. This worries me! Hope you can answer this.
I have not mentioned my concerns about the scan carried out by one radiographer, as I have no choice but to use this hospital for my scans, and I don't want to upset anyone.
