I have had this test quarterly for two years. My oncologist finds it useful in that it has cut my PET scans down first to every 6 months to now yearly. If I have symptoms or if the test is positive we will do a PET sooner. I find that helps me mentally. My oncologist is concerned about all the radiation from repeated scans over years.
I am interested in the Signatura testing, as are several friends in my mets group. So far, it is not available (not being offered) to us. Are you receiving care in the US? Any info you can give would be greatly appreciated.
As someone with recurrences to my lymph nodes & other places over the years, for some time I was being scanned 2-3 times per year for several years. I would guess over the span of the last 10 years I have had at least 12.
I have had this test quarterly for two years. My oncologist finds it useful in that it has cut my PET scans down first to every 6 months to now yearly. If I have symptoms or if the test is positive we will do a PET sooner. I find that helps me mentally. My oncologist is concerned about all the radiation from repeated scans over years.
I have had this test quarterly for two years. My oncologist finds it useful in that it has cut my PET scans down first to every 6 months to now yearly. If I have symptoms or if the test is positive we will do a PET sooner. I find that helps me mentally. My oncologist is concerned about all the radiation from repeated scans over years.
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I am interested in the Signatura testing, as are several friends in my mets group. So far, it is not available (not being offered) to us. Are you receiving care in the US? Any info you can give would be greatly appreciated.
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1 ReactionEvery 3 months after metastasis then every 6 months and now, once a year….so 5 or 6. In the big scheme of things, radiation is not a concern.
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1 ReactionAs someone with recurrences to my lymph nodes & other places over the years, for some time I was being scanned 2-3 times per year for several years. I would guess over the span of the last 10 years I have had at least 12.
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2 ReactionsI have had 2 pet/ct which definitely worry about radiation exposure.
Since your Onc is worried may I ask how many you have had?
Congrats....come on ZERO!
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2 ReactionsI have it done every 3 months and my numbers are going down. Started @ 0.92, down to 0.12 now 0.05. On my way to ZERO!
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3 ReactionsMy new oncologist won't order it. I'm possibly going to change insurance I have kaiser.
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1 ReactionI have had this test quarterly for two years. My oncologist finds it useful in that it has cut my PET scans down first to every 6 months to now yearly. If I have symptoms or if the test is positive we will do a PET sooner. I find that helps me mentally. My oncologist is concerned about all the radiation from repeated scans over years.
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4 Reactions@mspass, I moved your post about circulating tumor DNA testing to this active discussion on the same topic.
- Signatera Test. Is it truly helpful and worthwhile? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/signatera-test-is-it-truly-helpful-and-worthwhile/
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1 ReactionAnyone doing circulating tumor DNA testing? I just started last week, results in 4-6 wks