Still Mable, wondering about the radiation from CT scans

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Hi everyone 

I'm delighted to say that my latest scan shows stable disease. It's about 30 months since I finished the palliative chemotherapy that was going to extend my life by possibly 12 months. I feel really fortunate to be be here and still not needing treatment. 

Now I am wondering about the extra radiation I get each time I have a CT scan. I know that I still need follow up scans but I am wondering if I would be better off with MRI scans. Has anyone else had this conversation with their team? I have raised the issue with my consultant in the past and he spoke to the radiologists who said stick to CTs, I have asked again this time and he said he would discuss it with the radiologist again and get back to me.

If anyone else had any experience or thoughts on this I'd be keen to hear from you. 

Best wishes from Stable me! 

  • Hi Eddiel, I'm glad that my diary has given you a little more hope. I haven't had an inconclusive scan, peristalsis is the reason I have been told that MRI scans are not suitable to monitor my tumour. So I need to stick with CT scans. My next one should be in January 2024.

    Best wishes to you

    Sarah