Good afternoon everyone.
I went for a PET CT scan yesterday which I hadn't factored into the investigative process but the nurse said it's the scan she would.want in my.situation as it is the gold star of scans! I should get my results next week at yet another hospital.
My consultant requested it to see whether my bowel tumor/skin cancer in my rectum has infected any nearby lymph nodes. I've previously been told after MRI and CT scans that there has been no spread but that a PET scan will show up much clearer any infected nodes.
My tumor is growing on the outside of my bowel and pressing up against my prostate and causes me a lot of pain and discomfort.
Sorry if I am repeating myself. I have a wonderful support network and to be honest at times I still can't believe it's happening or indeed keep up with the speed of it.
My heart goes out to all of us going through our own journeys
I'm so nervous for the results not least in case it highlights anything else going on inside my body!!
Trying to keep focused and take one day at a time.
PaddyBud xx
Hi PaddyBud
The PET scan is the best way to check the treatment needed is right for you.
I was down for a lobectomy when my thoracic surgeon said that he’d like to completely rule out a spread from the Bowel so booked a PET
They were treating my lung nodules as another primary but wanted to make absolutely sure before operating as my treatment would have been tailored to secondary cancer
I did have primary lung cancer and had surgery
Hope all goes well
Ann
Hi PaddyBud
Thank you for asking after my health. I’m doing really well,
Hopefully you will get your treat plan soon
Have a good weekend
Best wishes
Ann
