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jml · 12-29-2011, 08:10 PM

I've been Stage IV since my primary dx in 2002 & for the most part, get PET scans q12 weeks, but it also depends on the regimen I'm on.
I've gotten scanned as often as q6 wks when on a clinical trial and pushed as much as q16 wks when on a standard regimen like Gemzar/Herceptin.
Currently I'm getting scanned q9wks because I'm on Halaven+Herceptin, which is dosed 2 weeks on, 1 week off = 1 cycle, and we scan after 3 cycles.
In fact, I've just finished my 6th cycle and am scheduled for scans on Tuesday, 1/3
I guess this is all to say, it depends - if you're on active treatment and what the regimen cycle is.

Hope this is helpful & not more confusing!

Jml

12-29-2011, 08:10 PM	#2
jml Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 415	Re: scans-stage IV I've been Stage IV since my primary dx in 2002 & for the most part, get PET scans q12 weeks, but it also depends on the regimen I'm on. I've gotten scanned as often as q6 wks when on a clinical trial and pushed as much as q16 wks when on a standard regimen like Gemzar/Herceptin. Currently I'm getting scanned q9wks because I'm on Halaven+Herceptin, which is dosed 2 weeks on, 1 week off = 1 cycle, and we scan after 3 cycles. In fact, I've just finished my 6th cycle and am scheduled for scans on Tuesday, 1/3 I guess this is all to say, it depends - if you're on active treatment and what the regimen cycle is. Hope this is helpful & not more confusing! Jml Last edited by jml; 12-29-2011 at 08:10 PM.. Reason: typos