mam1563
08-20-2008, 06:18 PM
what size nodules can be read by PET scans
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ConnieB52
08-21-2008, 04:22 PM
millimeter nodules can be read by a CT scan.
I have mm nodules 4mm, 6mm & 8mm nodules that were picked up from a CT scan. PET scans will light up if it's cancerous, but NOT ALWAYS! PET SCANS can show false positives, and false negatives. A little confusing but ask for a CT scan first. Plus it's cheaper to do CT scans. I don't know if they will do a PET scan for nodules.
I have mm nodules 4mm, 6mm & 8mm nodules that were picked up from a CT scan. PET scans will light up if it's cancerous, but NOT ALWAYS! PET SCANS can show false positives, and false negatives. A little confusing but ask for a CT scan first. Plus it's cheaper to do CT scans. I don't know if they will do a PET scan for nodules.