question-subpleural node

[fauxgypsy]

I just got the results of my CT-Pet scan back today. The doctor's assistant read the report to me over the phone. It said that there was no evidence of neoplastic or residual disease but then it went on to say that there was a three mm subpleural node. Then she asked me what I wanted to do about it. I told her that I wanted my oncologist to look at it and let me know what he thought. Has anyone one had this show up on their scans? How worried should I be? I don't even know what tests to expect. I just finished a year and a half of Herceptin a few weeks ago.

Leslie

[Joan M]

Hi Lesli,

I don't think you should be too worried. Since the report said no neoplastic or residual disease it seems that all is okay, especially if it didn't say that the node was FDG avid, or that there was uptake or an SUV score.

I had several negative reports that kept mentioning a 1 cm node but it never lit up.

But you still need to speak directly to your oncologist. However, that his assistant called you seems to indicate there's no problem.

Congratulations on finishing Herceptin!

Joan

[fauxgypsy]

She didn't say anything but what I told you. I had to call them to find out the results and I don't know if the onc had looked at them yet. I emailed her with more specific questions for him. Hope to hear from them tomorrow. It doesn't sound too bad. The rest was great news. Thanks for the information.

Leslie