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My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in October,2013. Right breast was removed followed by chemotherapy and radition therapy. This entire treatment was done in Vijayawada from October,2013 to July,2014. Now there are no complaints for my mother except cough with flum in the morning after she wakes up. Recently 10 days back, whole body PET CT

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Hi please visit a pulmonologist soon.. We may need to prove those nodules are TB or cancerous. You did not mention the SUV uptake of the nodule. Perhaps sharing the PET CT report shall help more. ...  Read More

I had been treated for carcinoma of kidney 2 years back by robotic nephrectomy. During the pet scan there was also detection of non fdg nodules on lung which are of size 10mm,8mm,12mm. I'm completely fit at present can walk ,run, trek and no weight loss or any other symptoms either. But I'm worried if the nodules are benignant or malignant so need

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

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My mother 69 years old was detected as lung cancer 3rd stage patient.. after successfully completing her chemo plus radiation.. She has been in immunotherapy twice a month for the last 6 months.. And we did a pet ct scan now.. Please tell me if she still has cancer or is cured, and what stage she is in now.. report is attached.. please tell me

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As mentioned in the report the disease is having good response . I would request you to kindly share your full reports as the staging might be different from what you have mentioned . Having a bone le ...  Read More

A 33×28 mm lung nodule has been found The biospy report is normal The paisent is also well But the nodule is as it is after 1 month treatment. Sir , here is the CT scan and biosphy report How nodules can be removed. Plezz give some suggestions

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What symptoms lead you to CT scan? Is there any other swelling or tumor in the body? Is there any smoking habits? Biopsy doesn't show any tumor. If no other complaints please get evaluated for Tubercu ...  Read More

I had soft tissue attenuation lesion and many lung nodules largest 9mm in my CT scan .. My lung broncospy test was done in which biopsy sample was taken.. The report came normal.. Do I Still need to get a Pet Scan? Or should I just leave it? Please reply

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

Hello, I have undergone through HRCT scan in april 2021 during the Covid illness. My HRCT lung scan have noted a small ill defined nodule in the superior segment of right lower lobe. Is it recommended to have a follow up HRCT scan now or in coming months to see its status. Please suggest. Thanks in advance. My age is 33, male.

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Hi. I understand your concern. Depends on the size and smoking history. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest that you further management plan ...  Read More

Everyone in my family had viral cold nd flu.. Now my mother got it too.. She has a blocked nose nd body pain.. tomorrow us her pet scan to see if the lung tumor nd lung nodules on her CT scan are active or not.. Should we get her to the Pet Scan in such condition or should we reschedule? Don't ask to consult a doctor, this is just a simple questio

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I'm 67 yr old woman with fever since yesterday.. Today also 102 fever in morning.. Body pain too and a little blocked nose.. Should I go for the Pet CT scan? My pulmologist gave it to me for the first time as he found lung nodules and mass on my lungs.. She is suspecting? Scar Carcinoma I have heard that fever means inflammation in body so will t

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Take paracetamol to reduce the temperature and go for scan ...  Read More

In CT scan soft tissue attenuation and lung nodules were found.. When the doctor already did a Broncoscopy in which biopsy sample was taken.. Then why did he ask us to do a Pet Scan also? My 67 yrs old mother is afraid of it.. Are pet scans safe as they have a lot of radiation? My mom already has had 3 CT scan in the last two years.. Is this much

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

If size of lung nodule is getting smaller in repeated ct scan of 1 month by using antibiotics for two weeks is it a benign nodule or malignant. Should i use more antibiotics to completely disappear the nodule and how much time it will take

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It may be due to infective origin !!! Better to do sputum tests and review ...  Read More

IMPRESSION: PET-CT study reveals: Mild diffuse metabolic activity in the body of stomach & perigastric region – likely inflammatory. No other significant metabolically active lesion in rest of the whole body survey. Please tell me the report!!!! How's the report? Is everything normal or not ?

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Yes all ok as per this ...  Read More

I live in USA and as part of immigration process they asked me to do a TB test which came positive , they they asked to do chest X ray which showed a calcified nodule which can be due to a prior infection of TB , but my doctor asked me to a do CT scan and is scan following was diagnosed SUSPECT AREAS OF INTERSTITIAL SCAR/FIBROSIS BILATERALLY. I don

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Which tb test is done is it IGRA/QUANTEFERON TB GOLD Can you share the ct image Usually no need to worry ...  Read More

Sir/maam Please tell me Is it serious or not? My father pet scan report We are very worried about this

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Needs to be evaluated do consult ...  Read More

Hi, My mom is an mbc patient from nov 2023 as an initial diagnosis. She is an ER PR positive and HER2 negative. Initially she went through paciltaxl chemo for few cycles and based on positive response in scan they moved her for palbociclib and letrozole this is for last 1.4 years. Now latest scan has been taken 1 week back. Am attaching that. Also

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Hi, My mom has been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer on 2023 and she is taking hormonal and targeted therapy last 1.5 years and last followup pet scan has been takem yesterday and attaching here the report. Can you please tell how's the condition now I was able to attach only two photos and not the first page photo

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I m vishal thakur age 39 male I have done my 2 ct scan one 16 slice and one 4 slice both showed normal but in 16 slice ct scan it showed ground glass opacities in billaterla lower lobes is ground glass opacities is cancerous I sent my reports to many doctors and all advised it's normal kindly some one guide me I m in very tension.2nd scan is normal

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

Hi, my mother's pet scan report is attached . Please analyse and share your expertise for next steps

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Hello can i see the remaining last page of PETCT report and images (If possible) ?? Also i need few more information like What was the date of surgery? Surgical pathology report and Ca-19-9 levels…I c ...  Read More

Full body Pet scan is done for my mother post cholecystectomy which was done on 2nd January. Report is attached for reference . Please help is understanding the report better

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Sorry, I can’t read the pet report It’s completely blurred ...  Read More

My sister's latest PET-CT scan reports :- Comparisons made with prior PET-CT scan dated 6th May 2024: No abnormal uptake of FDG in the body (either focal or diffuse). The uptake and distribution of FDG in the body are explained on physiological grounds alone. Post right mastectomy status with no abnormal metabolic activity or wall thickness suggest

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Hi if effusion is.mild, it may be reactive effusion. If effusion is moderate to massive , fluid need to be aspirated.and need to.be.sent for analysis ...  Read More

Hi, Attaching current and previous pet scan report, can you please tell how is the situation here. This is 3rd pet scan, but i was able to attach only 2nd and 3rd. First scan i couldn't attach. Is it still not remission? Are still disease there?

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Hi, in metastatic disease complete remission is less likely, u can only expect partial response or stable disease ...  Read More

Hi , As per the latest pet scan report can you please advise how is the current situation, is it still not remission? Metastatic breast cancer patient with ongoing treatment for last 9 months, currently in palbociclib 125mg.

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Hi please get comparison report from previous scan ...  Read More

What is meant by total resolution of metabolism or Complete Metabolic Response (CMR) of the previous nodule on the PET-CT scan?

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It’s means all the previous cancer lesions have resolved . So complete response . It’s good ...  Read More

My recent PET-CT scan findings are as follows :- Lung Lesions: Reduction in size with total resolution of metabolic activity of the previously noted nodule in the lower lobe of the right lung (now 1.0 x 0.9 cm from 1.3 x 1.2 cm). Stable non-FDG avid subpleural nodule in the medial basal segment of the lower lobe of the right lung (about 3 mm). Low

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Please meet ur doctor. He will compare the previous pet ct with present pet ct to tell u the response to therapy ...  Read More

I have 8mm lung nodule who shows in petct benign . Can benign lung nodule turn out to be malignant? Or I need to do further investigation?

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you should get regular followup every 6 months repeat ct scan to check whether it is growing in size for detail information get a consultation ...  Read More

I have 8mm lung nodule in right upper lobe , after 3 month repeat hrct showing 8.5mm. Then I did petct as there mentioned nodule to be like benign . Pl suggest repeat petct have to repeat again after 3 months

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Consult a pulmonologist with detailed history and reports ...  Read More

1) Diagnosed with breast cancer stage 2 in Jan 2022. Surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy completed by July 2022. 2) First mammogram in Dec 2022. Normal. 3) Diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma on right nose. Surgery and reconstruction completed by June 2023. 4) Pre suregy PET CT scan normal in Feb 2023. 5) Second mammogram in Feb 2024. Normal. 6)

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Hi ....those changes are likely reactive. Need to be om follow up ...  Read More

Can a person who has undergone PET scan and biopsy be around with baby after the procedure.If they need to avoid contact with baby how much duration they should avoid contact

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Hello ! No need ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, Have attached the report of my friend who got his xray done today. In his reports it says that Nodules are seen in his left lung. Can you please help me with what does this mean exactly. Also he was smoking alot in the last few months. But have stopped smoking recently. Please advise Thank you.

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Share films. Nodular opacity can be due many causes. Need further history. Take online consultation for better evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

Even after PET CT normal, will re occur the cancer.. PET CT is recommended for penile cancer? How long once can take PET CT

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Hi PETCT can be taken once in 6.months or once in a year and it depends on treatment free duration if the disease and initial disease stage .Also to tell the chances that cancer.may recur depends i ...  Read More

How to prepare for pet scan or other scan related to cancer?? My dad detected with adenocarcinoma. Growth in ge junction extending upto lesser curvature of the stomach. According to Biopsy result. Wats the diet and preparation for pet scan!??

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If your father is diabetic make sure the fasting sugar is under adequate control Apart from that 4 hours of fasting is advised in general ...  Read More

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