PET Scan

SAMayoFL
SAMayoFL Member Posts: 958
edited June 2014 in Not Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastases but Concerned

I had a PET scan done on Friday.  This afternoon I called the onc's office just to make sure the scan was fine.  The nurse said that the dr. is NOT concerned but a small spot showed up on my spine.  Since the radiologist recommended it, they are sending me for a bone scan on April 19.  This is my first experience with a PET scan.  Can something light up that is nothing?  The nurse emphasized that the oncologist is NOT concerned.  This is just another hoop for me to jump through, right?

Susan

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  • americanpinay
    americanpinay Member Posts: 338
    edited April 2011

    Hi Susan,

    Based on my experience, yes, some B9 things light up on PET scans. Don't know the exact percentage but there seems to be a lot of false positives with PET scans. I know it's hard but please try not to worry too much. It's a good thing that your medical team is very proactive. Hang in there.

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  • SAMayoFL
    SAMayoFL Member Posts: 958
    edited April 2011

    Thanks American.  I appreciate your thoughts.  I finished chemo three weeks ago today and I know this has to be nothing!

    Susan

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