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RiffRandell Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-10-07 08:23 PM
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My husband has his PET scan Wednesday morning.
He is 15 months post treatment from head and neck cancer, which has a high recurrence rate the first 2 years.

He has seen his ENT every six weeks, but the last month he has developed a hoarse voice which was chalked up to his throat being toasted by radiation.

I am extremely nervous about this PET as I was researching today and discovered hoarseness is a symptom of a recurrence. I thought I knew everything about this type of cancer; plus he was doing great physically and had a good PET last November.

We should know the results on Thursday afternoon.
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LeighAnn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-10-07 09:27 PM
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1. Prayers and Best Wishes to your family!
Hope that you're able to stay peaceful and happy over the next couple, and that the scan comes out clean as a whistle!

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FuzzySlippers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-10-07 11:49 PM
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2. Sending out best vibes that all is clear with the PET.
I know it's always difficult waiting for results, but try not to worry too much in the next day or so. Bless you for taking such good care of your husband. :hug:
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flamingyouth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-11-07 02:41 PM
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3. Thinking of you both.
Glad you can get the results so quickly.

I also have a type of cancer with a high recurrence rate, so I totally understand the feeling of being on pins and needles about these things.

Keep us posted if you can. :hug:
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RiffRandell Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-11-07 04:16 PM
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4. Thank you for responding.
Now waiting, trying not to freak out. Will let you know the results.
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pecwae Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-17-07 03:50 PM
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5. Just wanted to check in with you, CP
:hug:
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