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Support for Young Adult with carcinoid tumor on ovary

Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) | Last Active: Oct 11, 2022 | Replies (10)
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@rowlandsb

Thank you @hopeful33250, it is much appreciated. She has had a CT scan and a Tektrotyd (octreotide) scan of her thorax and abdomen and there doesn't seem to be any other tumors. Is the scan you mentioned, different?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Sep 14, 2022

@rowlandsb

One of the best scans for detecting carcinoids is the Gallium 68 Pet Scan. Here is some information about it from one of Connect's discussion groups,

- 68Ga DOTATATE Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Now at Mayo Clinic
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/68ga-dotatate-positron-emission-tomography-pet-now-at-mayo-clinic/
You might check with your daughter's doctor and see if this test is available in your locale.

Will you post again with any questions?

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