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    First post-RT CT scan

    Hoping that everything will come out ok, but I just had a few quick questions. First off I didn't have to drink the barium solution. They said it wasn't necessary. Has this happened to anyone before? Also after the contrast was injected and the scan was over. There was a flurry of activity which resulted in the radiologist coming in and taking a look. They said they had to redo the scan because the contrast hadn't reached my pelvis yet. I could feel the dye get down there before the scan started. But that raised my anxiety a bit more. Anyone else had that experience? I'm hoping I just read too much into it.
    1/12/07 - Diagnosed
    1/17/07 - Right I/O - Seminoma with vascular invasion. Dimensions 6.5 x 4.5 x 4.2 cm
    2/14/07 - 3/6/07 - Radiation therapy
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    I wouldn't read too much into what went on. It's very likely that the "film" was not clear and even though you felt the contrast, it might not have gotten through all the deep blood vessels. They could have asked the radiologist to come is hoping that the scan would not have to be redone.

    As for the oral contrast, apparently most doctors request it, but some do not. It does highlight you intestines and having looked at my own CT scans, it seem it would make them easier to read, but I'm sure the radiologists are used to looking at them both ways.

    Best wishes for an "ALL CLEAR", I know how stressful the waiting is.
    Fish
    TC1
    Right I/O 4/22/1988
    RPLND 6/20/1988
    TC2
    Left I/O 9/17/2003
    Surveillance

    Tho' much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are; one equal temper of heroic hearts, made weak by time and fate, but strong in will; to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

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    • #3
      I would never complain about not having to drink the barium solution. I have heard that some radiologists / oncologists do not require it, but I have not been fortunate enough to have a doctor who falls in that category.

      I agree with Fish about not worrying about the re-scan. I had something similar happen once to me and it is rarely anthing related to what they see on the scan. The techs just want to make sure they can get the best picture possible so an accurate reading can be done.

      Best wishes on what will hopefully be many future ALL CLEAR's!
      Diagnosed 5-5-05 (Stage 1 - Seminoma) / Oriechtomy 5-9-05 / Adjuvant Radiation July 2005

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      • #4
        Thanks for the reassurance. I got my all clear today, whew.
        1/12/07 - Diagnosed
        1/17/07 - Right I/O - Seminoma with vascular invasion. Dimensions 6.5 x 4.5 x 4.2 cm
        2/14/07 - 3/6/07 - Radiation therapy

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        • #5
          My two favorite words "all clear". Congratulations.
          Son Jason diagnosed 4/30/04, stage III. Right I/O 4/30/04. Graduated College 5/13/04. 4XEP 6/7/04 - 8/13/04. Full open RPLND 10/13/04. All Clear since.

          Treated by Dr. Rakowski of Midland Park, NJ. Visited Sloan Kettering for protocol advice. RPLND done at Sloan Kettering.

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          • #6
            Great news, Sleepyguy. Now, wake up and smell the roses!!! Dianne
            Spouse: I/O 8/80; embryonal, seminoma, teratoma; RPLND 9/80 - no reoccurrence - HRT 8/80; bladder cancer 11/97; reoccurrence: 4X
            Son: I/O 11/04; embryonal, teratoma; VI; 3XBEP; relapse 5/08; RPLND 6/18/08 - path: mature teratoma

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            • #7
              Glad to hear the "ALL CLEAR"!!!!!
              Fish
              TC1
              Right I/O 4/22/1988
              RPLND 6/20/1988
              TC2
              Left I/O 9/17/2003
              Surveillance

              Tho' much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are; one equal temper of heroic hearts, made weak by time and fate, but strong in will; to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

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