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[attachmentid=37]Ahh, another gray area.
I have continuing mets and have scans every 3 months. So far, they have shown to be very important in detecting new sites and/or healing sites.
I had a PET scan 2 weeks ago that showed a possible met of concern on my spine. My doc ordered a thorasic MRI to look closer at the area. I was concerned that even though the report said it wasn't in the epidural canal, that it could move there quickly. So I called the radiologist, in addition to talking to my onc, and told him my concerns about timing. Talking with him really helped.\
Sorry, off subject...
Although I worry about the radiation, I also am concerned about having constant chemo. It HAS to breakdown your body in some way.
But back to scans. You may have a scan today that is clear and in two months, that same scan can show many mets. That actually happened to me. Since we can't be scanned constantly, doctors have to look at other things like tumor markers and symptoms. Be aware of your body. For the most part, you'll know an unfamiliar ache/pain. I believe brain MRIs are the exception. They contain no radiation and you should definitely have one at least every 6 months, symptoms or not. By the way, that's my own personal belief, not from any medical source.
Of course, depending on your current status, you may be given more or fewer scans to follow the disease.
I'm afraid I've just rambled here. No answers.
But on the other hand, here's a great picture of my 20 day old step granddaughter.
Love and light,
Lisa
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