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ElaineM · 08-31-2011, 10:07 AM

SUV indicates the amount of the radioactive glucose solution found by the scanner in each area of concern.
If there is cancer in the areas of concern it is probably small since the SUV amount was small. SUV numbers can be much higher. Also tumors have to be at least 5 or 6 cm to show up on a pet scan.
I hope this explanation helps. Take care.

08-31-2011, 10:07 AM	#2
ElaineM Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,142	Re: PET Scan SUV indicates the amount of the radioactive glucose solution found by the scanner in each area of concern. If there is cancer in the areas of concern it is probably small since the SUV amount was small. SUV numbers can be much higher. Also tumors have to be at least 5 or 6 cm to show up on a pet scan. I hope this explanation helps. Take care. __________________ Peace, ElaineM 12 years and counting http://her2support.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=48247 Lucky 13 !! I hope so !!!!!! http://her2support.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=52807 14 Year Survivor http://her2support.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=57053 "You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have." author unknown Shared by a multiple myeloma survivor.