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PET result question

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    • September 16, 2016 at 12:21 am
    KeepHeadUp
    Participant

    Hi all-

     

    I have a question in regards to PET scan results.  I was diagnosed stage 3B earlier this year.  Post CLND right groin.  Currently in clinical trial and have received 5 doses of Keytruda thus far.  On my recent PET scan it was all clear except for the following note:

    FDG uptake in the right adnexa likely   
    reflects a functional ovarian cyst. This finding is centered on   
    CT transaxial slice 158 where the SUV maximum is 5.23. This is a   
    new finding since the prior PET/CT scan. The area of abnormal FDG   
    uptake measures approximately 11 x 10 mm. There is no new FDG   
    avid lymphadenopathy in the groins, pelvis, retroperitoneum or   

    the mesentery there are no FDG lesions in the liver or spleen. 

    My oncologist has initially mentioned that I will not need further follow up of this since this can be expected with a premenopausal woman.  I am awaiting follow up as I have emailed for further clarification.  The SUV seemed high to me.  I don't want to jump to conclusions however I do want to be very aggressive in investigating.  Thoughts?  

     

     

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      • September 16, 2016 at 2:12 am
      miaka618
      Participant

      It is most likely an ovarian cyst which is a very common thing for women of child bearing age. I had one show up on my last 2 PET scans so they decided to do an ultrasound which just proved it was a cyst. Its really nothing to worry about.

      April

      • September 16, 2016 at 2:12 am
      miaka618
      Participant

      It is most likely an ovarian cyst which is a very common thing for women of child bearing age. I had one show up on my last 2 PET scans so they decided to do an ultrasound which just proved it was a cyst. Its really nothing to worry about.

      April

      • September 16, 2016 at 2:12 am
      miaka618
      Participant

      It is most likely an ovarian cyst which is a very common thing for women of child bearing age. I had one show up on my last 2 PET scans so they decided to do an ultrasound which just proved it was a cyst. Its really nothing to worry about.

      April

        • September 16, 2016 at 2:14 am
        miaka618
        Participant

        I would also like to add that they tend to disappear after a couple menstrual cycles.

        • September 16, 2016 at 2:14 am
        miaka618
        Participant

        I would also like to add that they tend to disappear after a couple menstrual cycles.

        • September 16, 2016 at 2:14 am
        miaka618
        Participant

        I would also like to add that they tend to disappear after a couple menstrual cycles.

        • September 16, 2016 at 2:23 am
        KeepHeadUp
        Participant

        Thanks so much for your response…I appreciate it!

        • September 16, 2016 at 2:23 am
        KeepHeadUp
        Participant

        Thanks so much for your response…I appreciate it!

        • September 16, 2016 at 2:23 am
        KeepHeadUp
        Participant

        Thanks so much for your response…I appreciate it!

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