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PET scan verses CT scan?

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Feb 9 12:24pm | Replies (11)

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My husband first had a ct scan where they found pancreatic cancer. They then did an unsuccessful Whipple because it was wrapped around the portal artery when they tried. He then did 4 rounds of chemo which did not shrink it but it also had not spread at all. Or he is getting ready for radiation and when they did the pet scan you can see it wrapped around the artery in the pet scan. Was just wondering why they didn’t do that before the whipple surgery?

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A contrast CT found my tumor. Then, I had one MRI, one PET scan, and also a colonoscopy. I was told the PET scan is only of value in certain situations and I still don't know the criteria they use. Now I only get contrast CTs. I've also wondered why it was a "one and done" test myself! Maybe someone can shed some light on the issue.

I cannot imagine a surgeon went in to perform a whipple and did not know the extent of artery involvement. Are you at a pancreatic center of excellence?? So sorry he went through that.