kempten
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Hello everyone,
Great to have this site to share and support others.
I have a question regarding the reliability of Pet scans with CT, CT with contrast, and CT with contrast and barium swallow . How reliable are these tests in picking up spinal disk metastases? and is there another diagnostic technique, if a newly discovered disc met is likely, but could not be confirmed 100% with the above tests?
By the way, whatever met ( 1.4cm ) there might be, has not caused any symptoms so far.
Have been on Tarceva 150mg for 2 1/2 months with shrinkage of all sites ( Primary Lung, lymph nodes, Brain mets ( 9 ). Last Ct with contrast and barium swallow showed new lesion in disc T10 .
Thanks so much for any answers
Kempten
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Reply # - April 15, 2015, 07:11 AM
Hi kempten,
Hi kempten,
Welcome to GRACE. Although only a biopsy can definitively determine if a lesion is a metastasis, an MRI images bone lesions best. It may be helpful in determining the risk of fracture and whether to radiate the lesion to prevent that.
JimC
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Reply # - April 15, 2015, 10:15 AM
Hi Jim,
Hi Jim,
Thanks for your reply.
I also thank you for posting your wife's history. It brakes my heart.
I'm trying to stay positive. Will learn a lot because of this great resource. It will allow me to feel I have some control when confronted with these overwhelming issues.
Kempten
Reply # - April 16, 2015, 09:00 AM
Hi Kempten,
Hi Kempten,
Thank you for your kind thoughts. In the wake of such a terrible loss, I have been quite fortunate (thanks to GRACE), as you can see if you follow the link at the end of my signature.
Wishing you continued good response to treatment. Please continue to let us know how you are doing and if you have any further questions.
JimC
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Reply # - February 8, 2016, 04:59 AM
After the primary cancer
After the primary cancer diagnosis take place, spinal metastases are also diagnosed. Thorough metastatic workup is very important for spinal metastasis patient that determine the nature and the extent of this disease. Along with that certain diagnostic test like chest radiography, physical examination, CT of the entire spine, MRI and bone scanning is also very crucial.