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MannyJose
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:44 am    Post subject: PET Scan: Timetable following treatment? Reply with quote
I just finished what will likely be my last R CHOP treatment (did 6 cycles/ every 2 wks) for Stage 3 DLBCL. I got very good report/results from recent CT scan. I will do another CT scan in 3 weeks at which time we will likely decide on a maintenance program.

However, a PET scan is not scheduled for 3 months following the CT scan. The last PET scan was done prior to beginning of treatments. Is 3 months common? Just sounds like a long wait.

Thank you!

Manny
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brainman
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 8:21 am    Post subject: Re: PET Scan: Timetable following treatment? Reply with quote
Manny, I am very sorry about your cancer but happy that the chemo is at an end.

Three month is common. I know that waiting that long can feel like an eternity. But it just takes time after the last treatment before any scans will be of any value other than to establish a baseline against which to compare future scans.

Having said that, as your medical team will tell you, if you have any problems during those 3 months, do not hesitate to call your doctor.

Please, keep us informed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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ChemoMan
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 4:49 pm    Post subject: Re: PET Scan: Timetable following treatment? Reply with quote
Hi Manny
Don't worry it is normal to wait for 3 months. I asked my doctor what would be the best and he said that is up to me. He recommended one at 3 months another at 9 months after that another at 2 years out and the last at 3 years out. He also said I could decline any further tests and just keep an eye out myself, according to him quite a few of his patients do that and he has no problems with it. If the cancer returns it will usually be at the site where it was first detected and it will be within 2 years. If you get to 2 years out with no relapse you will be fine Smile

I know you will worry because I do, but there really is nothing to worry about, at least that is what I tell myself. Just as an aside, when I asked my Doctor what to look out for, he thought for a moment then came out with" You need to watch for cars when you cross the road"

Welcome to the ranks of the lymphoma survivors. Enjoy life !
Good luck on your journey Smile
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MannyJose
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 5:36 pm    Post subject: Thank you ChemoMan Reply with quote
CM... many thanks for taking the time to respond.

Best wishes to you!

Manny
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 4:23 pm    Post subject: Re: PET Scan: Timetable following treatment? Reply with quote
Hi Manny

Your welcome mate Smile Just one question, are they thinking about Rituxam maintenance for you ? I would be interested to hear what they are planning. All the best again Manny, I really hope it goes well.

Cheers from Oz (Australia) Smile
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