PEM scan

[marni]

[QUOTE=Possegal;558922]I've only heard of that when they are imaging the brain, since the sugar's role is to highlight very active areas and the brain is very active to begin with and would be more so with 'stimulation' such as being able to read and look around and such.

since the cancer cells absorb the sugar and are highlighted, I would bet the reasoning is the same- they don't want the little suckers moving around too fast. As far as I know, all they do is the breast scans but your theory about them not being able to change the routine according the the scan is probably accurate. As for taking a book I hate- I can zone out on any spoken material even if I love the book.

Thanks for your good wishes.

[Melalvai]

Really interesting. Sure doesn't sound like fun. I'm glad you reported on what it was like. Thanks!

[marni]

results of PEM scan came back inconclusive so I still have to have another mammogram a week from Wednesday. Ironic sice the PEM was designed to show up things the mammo doesn't so since stuff showed up I still have to have a mammo. The breast doctor seems to be pretty convinced that the irregularities are due to scar tissue from the previous partial masectomy, but they have to be sure so I will have the mammo, consult with the radiologist, and see the surgeon/oncologist all on the same day. Fortunately the other breast is still pristine so if I have to have another surgery, this time the whole thing will go. In the meantime I continue to enjoy the mood swings, hot flashes, depression and weepiness that chemically induced estrogen withdrawal (another name for menopause) thanks to tamoxifen.

If I do get rid of the whole shebang, I might be able to get off the tamoxifen, which might be a good thing.

anyway, please do what ever good ju ju bikers do for the upcoming mammo on the 23 of march.

[jelee1311]

Marni. Sending big hugs,good thoughts and lots of good juju your way

[redrhodie]

(((marni)))) ugh. That really sucks. I hope it's just scar tissue, and the mammo goes by fast and painlessly.

Sending good vibes your way!

[Blueberry]

((((marni)))))

That really sucks Sending positive vibes your way.

[OakLeaf]

(((((marni))))) Keeping you in my thoughts.