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Replies to "I just received my PETSCAN results from yesterday. Meeting at Duke tomorrow to get results. Can..."
@ddunavin, it looks like your PET scan results didn't attach with your post. But that is likely not necessary since fellow patients on a forum like this one aren't equipped to interpret imaging results, even if some of us have medical backgrounds. That is because a PET scan is but one piece of the puzzle. Your doctor is the person equipped to interpret these results because they have the full picture including your medical history, the results of the clinical exam, and other tests you've had done.
With the new rule that you get your PET scan results in real time has been mentioned by many people to be an advantage and disadvantage, most notably that it can cause a lot of anxiety. See comments about dealing with getting test results and how to prepare for your appointment in this related discussion:
- The Patient Portal—Help or Hindrance? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/the-patient-portal-help-or-hindrance/
I love the picture of your puppy. I assume this your dog. Is he/she sticking closer to you these days?