3rd PET Scan Result

Dearest buddies,

I had my followup checkup at SJMC on 28th May 2008, Dr Matin Mellor said that my scan result is very good, next followup will be on 29th September 2008.

Please find below the PET Scan Report:-

Indication

Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, has had neoadjuvant chemotherapy and conventional chemo-RT. Now on follow-up.

Report

Positron emission tomography (PET) scan, coupled with a correlative non-contrast CT scan was performed from the vertex of the skull to the thighs after intravenous administration of 11 mCi of F-18 Fluorodeoxyglucose. CT data was used for attenuation correction and anatomical localisation. Oral valium and intra-venous lasix were given. Fasting blood glucose 0 5.2 mmol/l.

Findings

There is normal physiologic localisation of FDG in the brain, heart, tonsils, kidneys and bladder.
The right voval shows mild increase (overuse), as does the nasal alae (post-treatment).
The left lateral nasopharyngeal wall is slightly thickened on CT scan, but with no FDG increase.
Normal neck anatomy. Normal thyroid gland. No lymphadenopathy seen.
Normal lung parenchyma. Normal mediastinum. No evidence of FDG-avid lymphadenopathy.
Normal liver parenchyma. No hypermetabolic lesion noted. Physiological uptake is seen in the bowel.
There is no focus of abnormal FDG uptake in the bones.
No abnormal FDG focus is seen in the brain.

CONCLUSION

1. No definite residual FDG-avid disease in nasopharynx or neck.
2. No scan evidence of hypermetabolic distant metastases.

I also had my ENT followup at Sunway Medical Centre with Dr Koay, Dr said my inner nose is very healthy. Next appointment will be 29th Spetember 2008.

So, what's next ? e mm ......?!?! ABC#123 ... let me put on my thinking cap and will let you know what is my next move.

Cheers.

Cancer survival

Dearest buddies,

I had my PET Scan today at Subang Jaya Medical Centre. My close friend, Jet Lee gave me a ride and I reach there sharp at 9am. Well, this is my 3rd PET Scan and I will know what is the outcome next week on 28th May 2008 when I go see my oncology doctor, Dr Matin Mellor.

Oops, I put on weight again, my goodness I am touching 90.2kg already, whew ..... need to cut down and do more exercise.

Will let you all know the result next week after my appointment.

Cheers.
Michael Gan

Happy Mother Day 2008

HAPPY MOTHER DAY

OH HOW I MISS MY MOM

WISHING ALL MOM IN THE WORLD A HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS MOTHER DAY.

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