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FDG PET scan vs. 68Ga DOTATATE PET scan for neuroendocrine cancer

Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) | Last Active: Aug 21, 2023 | Replies (9)
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@vtn

I have a PNET which showed up on a GA68 DOTATATE PET. I now have a breast tumor and it did not light up on the GA 68 DOTATATE PET scan. The biopsy of the breast tumor said it was neuroendocrine focal. Could it be a NET?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Aug 12, 2023

Hi @vtn,

As I'm not a medical professional, I can't answer that question. It is a good question, however, to address to your oncology team. Let me know if you get an answer to that question.

How are you feeling?

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trixie1313 | @trixie1313 | Aug 12, 2023

@vtn
Not sure -- when they do the tumor removal and perform pathology, they will know for certain as they use a certain dye on staining for the pathology slides. I am now at yearly PET scans now as nothing further has shown in the breasts, although I have some oddities in my lungs...always an adventure.

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