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Freakzilla · 08-05-2015, 08:12 AM

Hi Guys,

My girlfriend has been experiencing headaches for a while now. They aren't getting any worse. She is on Zoladex and Tamoxifen.

We've just been to see her oncologist and they have booked a head and neck ct scan. They said if they come back clear they then request MRI Scan. The reason for CT first is that it's quick to get a CT Scan.

Am I right in thinking this is common protocol if you tell your oncologist you've been experiencing headaches.

My girlfriend is beside herself, but I said it's a process of elimination to find out what the problem is.

Thanks

08-05-2015, 08:12 AM	#1
Freakzilla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 55	Is it normal to get Brain Scans if experiencing headaches? Hi Guys, My girlfriend has been experiencing headaches for a while now. They aren't getting any worse. She is on Zoladex and Tamoxifen. We've just been to see her oncologist and they have booked a head and neck ct scan. They said if they come back clear they then request MRI Scan. The reason for CT first is that it's quick to get a CT Scan. Am I right in thinking this is common protocol if you tell your oncologist you've been experiencing headaches. My girlfriend is beside herself, but I said it's a process of elimination to find out what the problem is. Thanks