MannyJose
08-09-2008, 03:12 AM
I just finished what will likely be my last R CHOP treatment (did 6 cycles/ every 2 wks) for Stage 3 DLBCL. I got very good report/results from recent CT scan. I will do another CT scan in 3 weeks at which time we will likely decide on a maintenance program.
However, a PET scan is not scheduled for 3 months following the CT scan. The last PET scan was done prior to beginning of treatments. Is 3 months common? Just sounds like long wait.
Thank you!
Manny
However, a PET scan is not scheduled for 3 months following the CT scan. The last PET scan was done prior to beginning of treatments. Is 3 months common? Just sounds like long wait.
Thank you!
Manny
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pinkmada
08-09-2008, 06:38 AM
hey,
yeah my onc said that they wait awhile to do the PET scan incase of a false positive result. i cant remember why but its something about waiting til all the chemo is completely out of your system and on a CT scan sometimes they find it difficult to differenciate between scar tissue and a mass whereas that doesnt happen on a PET scan. I had to wait about 10 weeks for mine i think so it is normal.
Take care
Amanda
yeah my onc said that they wait awhile to do the PET scan incase of a false positive result. i cant remember why but its something about waiting til all the chemo is completely out of your system and on a CT scan sometimes they find it difficult to differenciate between scar tissue and a mass whereas that doesnt happen on a PET scan. I had to wait about 10 weeks for mine i think so it is normal.
Take care
Amanda
osorosy
08-12-2008, 11:27 PM
Hi Manny
I just finished 6 R CHOPs also and am currently getting 4 weeks of radiation for stage 4 DLBCL. The pet report for me also said follow up in 3 months with another pet. Must be normal. I think the next few months are going to be the hardest always waiting for the scans to make sure we are still in remission. Good luck to you
Kari
I just finished 6 R CHOPs also and am currently getting 4 weeks of radiation for stage 4 DLBCL. The pet report for me also said follow up in 3 months with another pet. Must be normal. I think the next few months are going to be the hardest always waiting for the scans to make sure we are still in remission. Good luck to you
Kari
MannyJose
08-13-2008, 03:47 AM
Thank you Kari.