PET scan results: Colonoscopy scheduled

Posted by broach188 @broach188, Mar 31 5:45pm

this is results of a pet scan I am so scared this is cancer a focal area of bowel wall thickening with corresponding hypermetabolic activity within the mid rectum. Maximum SUV value is 11.7. Can someone explain this to me

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Joanne Narna | @mothermary1 | Apr 1 6:21am

You need to reach out to your doctor right away. It is the law to release results prior to your medical staff even reading. You begin to google which drives you crazy. I don’t know what it means but I do know if it was me I’d be on the phone all day demanding a call back.
It’s just awful when something comes back without the words normal it can terrify you. I hope you speak today to your doctor. Sorry you are going through this.

broach188 | @broach188 | Apr 1 7:25am

I have an appointment to see the doctor today. thank you

Joanne Narna | @mothermary1 | Apr 1 8:12am

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Best of luck. Stay positive if you can.

Joanne Narna | @mothermary1 | Apr 2 7:31am

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I hope your visit went well. Big hug.

broach188 | @broach188 | Apr 2 1:36pm

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It went ok I am having a colonoscopy in 2 weeks the reason for 2 weeks I have to have a lung biopsy in1 week he is waiting so I can heal from that

Joanne Narna | @mothermary1 | Apr 2 3:18pm

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More tests. I’m the queen of colonoscopies. At least it’s painless. Sorry about the lung biopsy. I’m sure that must come with discomfort. I pray that these are all tests to rule out as much as possible.
If I can ask, were you experiencing lots of symptoms for them to order a PET scan.
Try to keep positive. Never an easy task. Try not to worry till you have something to worry about.
Eat well if you’re able so you keep your strength up and it’s a good prep for that in the future colonoscopy. It does wipe you out for 24 hours. I hope everything goes well and you have a good support system. Chin up and your in my prayers…..Joanne

broach188 | @broach188 | Apr 3 5:53am

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Thank you that was nice of you Yes please keep me in your prayers .I didn't have any symptoms for dr to order a pet scan I had a ct scan and it showed up is why the pet scan for my lung and the bowel showed hypermetabolic activity within the mid rectum is the reason I am now having the colonoscopy. Thank you for your prayers ,,,,,,,,,,,,Brenda

fightingcancer | @fightingcancer | Apr 11 11:13pm

Wait until you have the colonoscopy and pathology results. Mine images didn’t show anything, but as of today speaking with the oncologist, I’m going to battle stage 3B colon cancer. I really hope they catch yours earlier.