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Hypermetabolic Node
I just had a PET Scan done and it shows that I have a hypermetabolic lymph node with an SUV of 1.5. What does that mean? I have had a double mastectomy with bilateral tram flap reconstruction done in the past. Thanks, ChaCha
Hi I have a multiple part question.
After two 72 hour infusions of I.C.E to get back into remission from a recurrence of my Hodgkins Lymphoma. I was stage 4B 3 years ago and now I am 52. I am preparing for an Autologous stem cell transplant in a month or so. However, my doctor clearly stated to me in person that he does consider me to be back in remission based upon my PT scan results from 12/3/2013. My concern is, now that I have a copy of the attending radiologist and resident, they are both in agreement that there is mildly hypermetabolic left level III lymph node (SUV max = 1.36) which is likely reactive. What concerns me is the other impression they noted which is a hypermetabolic left level VI lymph node (SUV max= 2.55) which they have noted could be reactive or malignant. My concern is, how can my oncologist state that I am in remission is a potential malignancy was observed? I do recall him stating that " we generally don't worry about anything that is showing up as a 1 or a 2 with regard to SUV's".
My email address is, ***@****
Thank you
Mark
After two 72 hour infusions of I.C.E to get back into remission from a recurrence of my Hodgkins Lymphoma. I was stage 4B 3 years ago and now I am 52. I am preparing for an Autologous stem cell transplant in a month or so. However, my doctor clearly stated to me in person that he does consider me to be back in remission based upon my PT scan results from 12/3/2013. My concern is, now that I have a copy of the attending radiologist and resident, they are both in agreement that there is mildly hypermetabolic left level III lymph node (SUV max = 1.36) which is likely reactive. What concerns me is the other impression they noted which is a hypermetabolic left level VI lymph node (SUV max= 2.55) which they have noted could be reactive or malignant. My concern is, how can my oncologist state that I am in remission is a potential malignancy was observed? I do recall him stating that " we generally don't worry about anything that is showing up as a 1 or a 2 with regard to SUV's".
My email address is, ***@****
Thank you
Mark
Hi I have a multiple part question.
After two 72 hour infusions of I.C.E to get back into remission from a recurrence of my Hodgkins Lymphoma. I was stage 4B 3 years ago and now I am 52. I am preparing for an Autologous stem cell transplant in a month or so. However, my doctor clearly stated to me in person that he does consider me to be back in remission based upon my PT scan results from 12/3/2013. My concern is, now that I have a copy of the attending radiologist and resident, they are both in agreement that there is mildly hypermetabolic left level III lymph node (SUV max = 1.36) which is likely reactive. What concerns me is the other impression they noted which is a hypermetabolic left level VI lymph node (SUV max= 2.55) which they have noted could be reactive or malignant. My concern is, how can my oncologist state that I am in remission is a potential malignancy was observed? I do recall him stating that " we generally don't worry about anything that is showing up as a 1 or a 2 with regard to SUV's".
My email address is, ***@****
Thank you
Mark
After two 72 hour infusions of I.C.E to get back into remission from a recurrence of my Hodgkins Lymphoma. I was stage 4B 3 years ago and now I am 52. I am preparing for an Autologous stem cell transplant in a month or so. However, my doctor clearly stated to me in person that he does consider me to be back in remission based upon my PT scan results from 12/3/2013. My concern is, now that I have a copy of the attending radiologist and resident, they are both in agreement that there is mildly hypermetabolic left level III lymph node (SUV max = 1.36) which is likely reactive. What concerns me is the other impression they noted which is a hypermetabolic left level VI lymph node (SUV max= 2.55) which they have noted could be reactive or malignant. My concern is, how can my oncologist state that I am in remission is a potential malignancy was observed? I do recall him stating that " we generally don't worry about anything that is showing up as a 1 or a 2 with regard to SUV's".
My email address is, ***@****
Thank you
Mark
Anyone know anything about Inguinal Lymph Node Cancer, my mother was just diagnosed with it, and I have no idea what to expect!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi. A lymph node with an increased glucose uptake (or "hypermetabolic") on PET scan is suspicious for cancer recurrence and should be biopsied to confirm the presence or absence of malignancy.
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