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Old 10-08-2010, 05:38 PM   #7
Rich66
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Re: Career crossroad

I can't address most of the career issues. But I'll empty my head on one thing.

This will seem extreme. But given that a full body PET/CT is seemingly the current gold standard for one shot detection of metastasis, might be the best peace of mind money (or insurance) can buy.
If we were to continue down this path, a brain MRI would complete the picture. Here in Wisconsin, there's an MRI facility that does them for around $600.
I still remember mom's first onc telling me scans weren't necessary unless there were symptoms of recurrence...wouldn't change treatment or outcome if caught earlier.

But..came to learn that's not true. Early detection can be a benefit in recurrence as well.

Insurance probably won't go along with this. But that doesn't mean it's not possible or worthwhile.
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