Genetic testing and pat scan

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Hi so I got a cancer diagnosis breast cancer and they sending me to these scan but they said that everyone who is starting chemotherapy has pat scan I was just wondering if this is true to be fair I am scared also they done a genetic test now I had someone ring me to book a video call with the genetics tream when I ask my she said at frist it so they can ask if I need any help and support then when I ask so does that mean it come back positive as I not had the results back yet she then changed and said oh that probably what it is I was just wondering if anyone eles had this

Thehighlander 12 hours ago

Hi Leek673233 I see you have also put this post up in the Breast cancer group, so let’s look first that post to give you the answers you are looking for.

Each type of cancer requires different tasting.

I have lived with and been treated for 2 very rare types of T-Cell Non Hodgkin’s Lymphomas for over 25 years….. I have never had a PET scan in all my years…….. but have had numerous CTs, MRIs and Genetic Testing.

Mike (Thehighlander)

It always seems impossible until its done - Nelson Mandela

My cancer story

Lin0506 11 hours ago

Hi Leek

My sister was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 years ago. She has regular PET scans she also had genetic testing when she was first diagnosed. I think this is standard practice for breast cancer patients as the results will give the doctors a better understanding of the type of cancer you have. I had endometrial cancer and I have regular CT scans as they are better for my type of cancer. I hope this helps explain and I hope everything goes ok!

Linda xxx