brain scan report

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brain scan report

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- April 4, 2011 at 3:29 pm
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Terra
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Hi – Derek's brain MRI done last week – before he started the P13 K and MEK combo trial – results were:

– a tiny dot (2 – 3 mm in diameter) of enhancement is noted centrally in the pons as well as on the coronal and sagittal reconstructions

– there is no clear evidence of edems but a small region of blooming noted in this are on the gradient echo sequence – could represent a small capillary telangiectasia but a metastic deposit cannot be ruled out – follow up is needed

Hi – Derek's brain MRI done last week – before he started the P13 K and MEK combo trial – results were:

– a tiny dot (2 – 3 mm in diameter) of enhancement is noted centrally in the pons as well as on the coronal and sagittal reconstructions

– there is no clear evidence of edems but a small region of blooming noted in this are on the gradient echo sequence – could represent a small capillary telangiectasia but a metastic deposit cannot be ruled out – follow up is needed

They wetnt ahead and started his treatment. My question is I have another MRI of the head done in Aug 2010 at another cancer centre should I ask them to compare the two to see if these were there or just wait for follow up – I am a little afraid to wait and afraid to know if these are mets to the brain

I woulod have thought they would have thought to compare them already – need help

Terra

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- - April 4, 2011 at 5:42 pm
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  washoegal
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  Hi Terra, I would definately call and see if your doctor has the previous MRI, if he does not I'd take it in. Scans don't mean to much unless there is a base line.
  
  Good Luck,
  
  Mary
  
  Stage 3
- - April 4, 2011 at 5:42 pm
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  washoegal
  Participant
  Hi Terra, I would definately call and see if your doctor has the previous MRI, if he does not I'd take it in. Scans don't mean to much unless there is a base line.
  
  Good Luck,
  
  Mary
  
  Stage 3
- - April 5, 2011 at 2:55 am
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  Sharyn
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  Yes, Terra, get a copy of the Aug MRI to compare, for sure. It's always good to have one central location for all your scans, especially when you're goinf to different centres. I know the fear of brain mets is scary, but the sooner Derek gets a report, the better chance he has of zapping the mets while they're still small — if indeed there are any at all.
  
  Hang in there!
  
  Hugs
  
  Sharyn, Stage IV
- - April 5, 2011 at 2:55 am
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  Sharyn
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  Yes, Terra, get a copy of the Aug MRI to compare, for sure. It's always good to have one central location for all your scans, especially when you're goinf to different centres. I know the fear of brain mets is scary, but the sooner Derek gets a report, the better chance he has of zapping the mets while they're still small — if indeed there are any at all.
  
  Hang in there!
  
  Hugs
  
  Sharyn, Stage IV

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