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al from Canada · 09-26-2005, 08:58 PM

Hi Ladies,
In reference to the recent treads on testing and brain mets, why an MRI? Linda is having a PET to get a handle on her livers mets but they will scan the whole body. How accurate is a PET for brain mets and should I ask the onc to get them to scan the brain as well?

Your thoughts are appreciated.
Al

09-26-2005, 08:58 PM	#1
al from Canada Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 722	Brain mets testing...for Pattz, Steph, Lisa .........and others Hi Ladies, In reference to the recent treads on testing and brain mets, why an MRI? Linda is having a PET to get a handle on her livers mets but they will scan the whole body. How accurate is a PET for brain mets and should I ask the onc to get them to scan the brain as well? Your thoughts are appreciated. Al __________________ Primary care-giver to and advocate for Linda, who passed away April 27, 2006.