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How long it takes to get PSMA/CT results back ?

Posted by surftohealth88 @surftohealth88, Apr 14 1:51pm

We had PSMA/CT last Tuesday and still nobody called or e-maild about findings. I am wondering if that is normal to wait so long for results ?

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surftohealth88 | @surftohealth88 | Apr 16 5:00pm

Results are finally in ... They were "in" but we could not read them before our "famous" urologist did not find time to "sign them" off.

There is focal intense uptake SUV 6.2 in right posterior lateral peripheral zone.

There is one left iliac lymph node that has SUV around 2 and and per radiologist assessment is probably just reactive but should be watched.

So - we choose to be happy with results and optimistic and to concentrate on the facts that cancer is in one lobe of prostate , with medium SUV uptake, and that there is only one lymph node that is *iffy and probably "nothing".

Next step - UCSF consult with RARP surgeon next week ...

PS: Forgot to say that genetic tests for hereditary mutations came back yesterday too - my husband has none.

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topf | @topf | Apr 16 5:42pm
In reply to @surftohealth88 "Results are finally in ... They were "in" but we could not read them before our..." + (show)
@surftohealth88

Results are finally in ... They were "in" but we could not read them before our "famous" urologist did not find time to "sign them" off.

There is focal intense uptake SUV 6.2 in right posterior lateral peripheral zone.

There is one left iliac lymph node that has SUV around 2 and and per radiologist assessment is probably just reactive but should be watched.

So - we choose to be happy with results and optimistic and to concentrate on the facts that cancer is in one lobe of prostate , with medium SUV uptake, and that there is only one lymph node that is *iffy and probably "nothing".

Next step - UCSF consult with RARP surgeon next week ...

PS: Forgot to say that genetic tests for hereditary mutations came back yesterday too - my husband has none.

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That is good news! Very happy for you.

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web265 | @web265 | Apr 17 7:09am

I found it on my portal before my followup apointment My test was 5/20 and the report is dated 6/2.

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westernflyer | @westernflyer | Apr 18 8:25am
In reply to @surftohealth88 "Results are finally in ... They were "in" but we could not read them before our..." + (show)
@surftohealth88

Results are finally in ... They were "in" but we could not read them before our "famous" urologist did not find time to "sign them" off.

There is focal intense uptake SUV 6.2 in right posterior lateral peripheral zone.

There is one left iliac lymph node that has SUV around 2 and and per radiologist assessment is probably just reactive but should be watched.

So - we choose to be happy with results and optimistic and to concentrate on the facts that cancer is in one lobe of prostate , with medium SUV uptake, and that there is only one lymph node that is *iffy and probably "nothing".

Next step - UCSF consult with RARP surgeon next week ...

PS: Forgot to say that genetic tests for hereditary mutations came back yesterday too - my husband has none.

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I HAD THE SCAN ABOUT ONE MONTH AGO. I DID RECEIVE THE RESULTS IN A THREE PAGE FINDING. I HAD TO SEARCH WAS "UPTAKE" MEANT. THE DEFINITION IN PET SCAN CASE IS THE ZONE'S INTENSITY TO ABSORB THE RADIATION CHEMICAL.

IN MY CASE, THE REPORT NOTE SLIGHT UPTAKE. THE PET SCAN WAS CONDUCTED AT THE VA FACILITY IN GAINESVILLE, FL. ALTHOUGH I COULD USE MAYO, THE TREATMENT AND SUPPORT HAVE BEEN VERY GOOD.

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rklinke11 | @rklinke11 | Apr 18 8:38am

Mine got posted to my portal within 48 hours!

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