Question 1

bleeding urine (micro) after 9 months ago kidney removal (cancer). 62 yrs male. is that normal? pet scan normal waiting for cystoscopy, very worried..

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Blood in urine: microscopic blood in urine is common , could be bladder infection , enlarged prostate , but cystoscope will help rule out cancer , chance of cancer low so dont worry

Question 2

have low platelet, splenomegaly,high ldh, b2m and c-reactive protein, normal marrow, cytometry and pet scan,normal wbc, possible cml?  fish ?pcr need?

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Autoimmune: Sounds like the good news is cancer had been ruled out.  The tests and physical problems you listed can have many causes. Infections especially viral, are a cause. Medications or environmental exposures are possible.  Autoimmune diseases are also a big possibility.   Your next step should be a rheumatologist.

Question 3

my husband has a melanoma on the right side of his stomach. blood work, x-ray and pet scan are normal. does that mean it is not nessery for a node biopsy?

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It depends/excision.: It really depends on whether or not you have palpable/feelable lymph nodes on his physical exam.  If not, i don't think lymph node bioopsy is needed.  However, the melanoma itself should be removed with wide excision to determine its type and spread.  This is important because it determines what kind of therapy you will likely get.

Question 4

does "hypometabolism" on an fdg pet scan indicate a normal result?

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: No, it is an abnormal finding. Please discuss with the neurologist or radiologist. Take care!

Question 5

would a normal pet scan once and for all rule out epilepsy?

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: The term epilepsy is used to describe sudden uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain that triggers abnormal movements or other activity. There may or may not be a discoverable abnormality on any scan or test.

Question 6

is "significant bilateral hypometabolism of posterior cingulate gyrus" a "normal" pet scan result?

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: "significant bilateral hypometabolism of posterior cingulate gyrus" can be found when evaluating a patient for decreased mental function related to aging.  Follow up studies can detect amyloid deposits, which can help confirm a clinical diagnosis.

Question 7

what can a fdg18-pet ct fusion scan see / diagnose ? and what can it miss? just curious.my memory has been getting worse but my pet ct scan was normal

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Metabolism: Pet ct scan of brain looking for increased or decreased up take of f18 fdg, metabolism of glucose. Glucose metabolism is high in areas of tumor and infection. Can be decreased in necrosis, sometimes seizure focus, infarction. If positive may correlate with mr scan  of brain.The pet ct can miss very small ares of abnormality or processes that are not particularly metabolically active.

Question 8

if a pet scan indicates cancer but biopsy is normal, could i still have cancer?

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Possibly.: A pet scan just indicates that there is an abnormality present .  The biopsy is reassuring, but you need to discuss your concerns with your doctor and review just what the biopsy shows.

Question 9

husband diagnosed with diffused large b cell lymphoma and the ldh level is 169 within the normal range . does by any chance his ldh number predict the stage ? he has app for pet scan?

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: LDH does not predict the stage but a normal LDH is a very good sign. The PET scan will better inform you about the stage.  I know this is a difficult time for you and your husband but stay strong and take one day at a time, get the treatments offered and I am hoping for the best for you.

Question 10

stress test on 7-10-2015. i went today for the results. they said the scans were normal and no blockages. the dr wants me to do pet scan now because even though the results were normal my bp was 150/100 right before and 120/80 after. is that normal?

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High BP: A resting bp of 150/100 is definitely elevated. 120/80 is normal. I'm unclear as to what reason you're having a pet scan. To fully evaluate your blood pressure you need several more readings after resting for several minutes. In the meantime avoid excess salt use,alcohol, nicotine and caffeine. Keep your weight at an ideal level and exercise regularly. Your physician will advise you further.

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Bleeding urine (micro) after 9 months ago kidney removal (cancer). 62 yrs male. is that normal? pet scan normal waiting for cystoscopy, very worried..

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Have low platelet, splenomegaly,high ldh, b2m and c-reactive protein, normal marrow, cytometry and pet scan,normal wbc, possible cml? fish ?pcr need?

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My husband has a melanoma on the right side of his stomach. blood work, x-ray and pet scan are normal. does that mean it is not nessery for a node biopsy?

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Does "hypometabolism" on an fdg pet scan indicate a normal result?

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Would a normal pet scan once and for all rule out epilepsy?

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Is "significant bilateral hypometabolism of posterior cingulate gyrus" a "normal" pet scan result?

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What can a fdg18-pet ct fusion scan see / diagnose ? and what can it miss? just curious.my memory has been getting worse but my pet ct scan was normal

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If a pet scan indicates cancer but biopsy is normal, could i still have cancer?

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Husband diagnosed with diffused large b cell lymphoma and the ldh level is 169 within the normal range . does by any chance his ldh number predict the stage ? he has app for pet scan?

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Stress test on 7-10-2015. i went today for the results. they said the scans were normal and no blockages. the dr wants me to do pet scan now because even though the results were normal my bp was 150/100 right before and 120/80 after. is that normal?

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