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PET scan results show hypermetabolic activity: What does this mean?

Cancer | Last Active: Dec 10, 2022 | Replies (3)
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@artew

The original PET scan was conducted about 2-1/2 years ago following my treatments for stage 3 rectal cancer. The comparisons discussed in the most recent PET are from that scan. The current PET scan was conducted as a result of a CEA blood test result of 3.9; high normal for non-smoker is 2.5. There was another CEA performed about 3 weeks prior to the latest CEA, requested by my GP, that came back as 2.5. I have a biopsy scheduled for later this month to include precision genomics. No other symptoms. This hit me out of the blue.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Dec 10, 2022

When are these things ever not out of the blue, right? You were living life and that's a good thing rather than sitting round 2.5 years expecting all different scenarios. It sounds like your GP is on top of things and has reacted swiftly.

When will you be meeting with your GP or cancer team to discuss further?

Art, in the meantime, you might appreciate helping Martin who has recently been diagnosed with rectal cancer and sharing his journey hoping to connect with others here:
- My journey with rectal cancer: What's your experience? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/tumour-position/

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