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Barbara H. · 03-30-2008, 08:34 AM

Hi Sassy,
Unfortunately, the bone scans also only show stable disease, and Genentech is now allowing me to get them every twelve weeks. Apparently, it takes a while for healing to occur that can be picked up by these scans. PET/CT may be the way to go, but they are not indicated in the trial I am on and I certainly do not want to include any more scans. Tumor markers are very reliable for me and I feel fortunate that they are currently normal.
Thanks for responding,
Barbara H.

03-30-2008, 08:34 AM	#9
Barbara H. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newton, MA Posts: 951	bone scans Hi Sassy, Unfortunately, the bone scans also only show stable disease, and Genentech is now allowing me to get them every twelve weeks. Apparently, it takes a while for healing to occur that can be picked up by these scans. PET/CT may be the way to go, but they are not indicated in the trial I am on and I certainly do not want to include any more scans. Tumor markers are very reliable for me and I feel fortunate that they are currently normal. Thanks for responding, Barbara H.