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Could It Be That The 'hot Spot' Seen In My Last PET Scan Is A Result Of Something Else, Ie. Scar Tissue, Inflammation, Not Still Lymphoma?
I have been receiving Pola-R Chop chemo for DLBCL since May, and had my last dose in September. Interim PET scans still showed some remaining activity. I was really hopeful that my final PET scan would show complete response, but it seems like there may be evidence of 'disease progression', ie. one remaining area of persistent uptake, where the original large lump was located. It is not in a position where a biopsy can be done, so I have to have another PET scan in a few weeks' time to see if it⦠read more
MaryPearson,
Hi! I've heard and read on this site that some have a hot spot that is scar tissue or inflammation. Good luck on your upcoming scan. Kelly
Just went thru this. July PET scan lit up a bit in colon. Had colonoscopy with biopsies. Nothing there. Doctors said probably inflammation. Best of luck.
What does your doctor say? Maybe a second opinion would help? What I have read treatment for DLBCL for most will cure it. Possibly this is resistance. Read articles on this site about DLBCL and treatment options. Sending good thoughts and prayers!
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