Post checkup

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Hi all. 

I finished my treatment 9weeks ago. About 4 weeks ago I had a follow up scan on my chest for a nodule they found when originally scanning. I went for the results 2 weeks ago  Thankfully it was fine and I was told they will just keep an eye on it. 

The dr said I would have a head scan and a follow up appointment  in July.  Which is about the 12week post treatment time. I got my oncologist appointment within a day or 2 gorgeous 22nd july but I havent had the appointment for the scan yet. Bearing in mind that i will see the oncologist in 5 weeks,  shouldn't i have the scan at least 2 weeks before.  Worrying in case they've forgot to book the scan. Do you think i should phone and check or wait another week.?

Thanks  Tracy 

  • Hi Tracy

    PET results come through much faster than CT or MRI

    They are usually available to the referring consultant in three days so I wouldn’t worry. 
    Good news about the nodule too. 
    If it’s an MRI although they are read and interpreted by a radiologist the images are sent on immediately and oncologists are perfectly able to read them. 

    Dani 

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  • Thank you Dani,

    ah i understand .ill leave it a week or two then see if something comes through by then,  yes such a relief for chest scan. Phew. 

    Xx

  • Phew

    Yes join the old ladies module club! Joy

    Dani 

    Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019

    I BLOGGED MY TREATMENT 

    Macmillan Support Line -  0808 808 00 00 7 days a week between 8am-8pm

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