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PET CT scan for my mother

2023-08-13 23:38:08
A Haemotologist doctor advised my mother for PET CT scan based on this report. Should I go for test? I am concerned about Radition sideeffects to my mother.
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No indication for PET CT , based on only this report . Please share all your reports and complainants your mother had . If she is having bone pain or body pain please share the corresponding imaging also .

Answered2023-08-14 11:53:29

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U can do immunofixation and light chain assay - blood tests If these are abnormal- u can do PETCT

Answered2023-08-14 08:56:10

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