3 month checkup for scan

Is this Mark or Mrs Mark?
Not common. 
See here 

https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_types/head-neck-cancer-forum/f/new-here-say-hello/293423/12-weeks-post-treatment-scan

Mrs mark.    My husband is not a forum man.  My name is rose️

Hi Rose...good to put a name to you. 

Hi there, it happened to me. First after three months, second after six months. The second was required due to inflammation making the first scan difficult to interpret. I assume this is because the cancer cells and inflammation show up similarly on the scan. I was told that the first scan looked good (clear) but they couldn't be certain because of the inflammation so scheduled a second one. I was also told that this happens fairly often. All the waiting throughout my experience so far has been stressful, I think it is a natural human response given the circumstances.

3D Man said:

was also told that this happens fairly often

Yes I think they tell you that to reassure you. I think it’s around 10%. The truth that the explanation you give is spot on. My oncologist told me that he would prefer to PET at six months to avoid it but that’s bad for patients psychologically 

Hi Rose. Nice to put a name to your ousts 

try not to worry please 

you can’t plan for every eventuality. Remember there’s a life to live 

Hazel xx

Hi Rose.  Nice to put a name to a user  

These things happen occasionally.  In most cases I have delayed a PET scan to enable healing, but on one I had a hot spot in my jaw.  It was a deep seated infection under a tooth and the radiologist correctly dismissed it giving me a clear scan.  I later went on to have the tooth removed so as not to confuse any further scans even though it was no longer troubling me.

Our minds can run riot during these times.  We can get so concerned that we lose sight of the important things in life and worry so much that it takes over our lives.  At that juncture we do not get on and enjoy the new opportunities the treatment has offered us.

Ask the questions that you wish of us and the clinical team.  You will get honest answers - not always what you want to hear, but based on lived experience.  Hold onto the fact that the chances are massively in your favour that the treatment has been totally effective and you have a long life ahead with your husband, family and friends.

Thank you everyine for your input. I just hope  I just hope and pray we don’t have to wait any longer than we have to.  This is really taking a toll. All this waiting is just too much to bear. Pleas say a prayer for us. Ty so much everyone️️️