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ElaineM · 10-13-2009, 09:18 PM

I am so sorry you are going through this. Being in a different environment makes it even more difficult for you and your family.
Did the PET scan show hypermetabolic activity? I think hypermetabolic activity during the PET scan shows where the cancer is in the body. How big is the lung nodule? Many things can cause small lung nodules.
I think all the doctors involved should have a conference call to discuss your situation. Sometimes they can all be looking at your films while they talk. I once participated in a conference call between two doctors and myself. We were all looking at my films even though we were in different places. It was pretty cool !!
I would continue the Herceptin even if everyone decides on a biopsy. I had several actual surgeries with general anethesia at the beginning of the week and Herceptin plus chemo at the end of the week without problems. I had major hip surgery that ended early Thursday morning and still had my treatment on Friday afternoon. It can be done if you are physically strong.
Take care. Hang in there.

10-13-2009, 09:18 PM	#15
ElaineM Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,142	Re: PET scan....scared... I am so sorry you are going through this. Being in a different environment makes it even more difficult for you and your family. Did the PET scan show hypermetabolic activity? I think hypermetabolic activity during the PET scan shows where the cancer is in the body. How big is the lung nodule? Many things can cause small lung nodules. I think all the doctors involved should have a conference call to discuss your situation. Sometimes they can all be looking at your films while they talk. I once participated in a conference call between two doctors and myself. We were all looking at my films even though we were in different places. It was pretty cool !! I would continue the Herceptin even if everyone decides on a biopsy. I had several actual surgeries with general anethesia at the beginning of the week and Herceptin plus chemo at the end of the week without problems. I had major hip surgery that ended early Thursday morning and still had my treatment on Friday afternoon. It can be done if you are physically strong. Take care. Hang in there. __________________ 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.