Lymph Nodes Female November 16, 2008
Posted by patoconnor in cancer, gynecological cancer, ovarian cancer, tubal cancer, uterine cancer, vaginal cancer.Tags: female abdominal lymph nodes, female genitalia lymph nodes, female lymph nodes, female pelvic lymph nodes, intestinal lymph nodes, lymphatic system
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The abdominal/pelvic region is rich in lymph nodes and a very complex lymphatic system. This shows the lymph nodes that are likely to be effected by ovarian cancer treaments, biopsies and radiation.
I have had ovarian cancer for 1 1/2 years now and I had a PET scan on 11/24/08 and my doctor says it shows new disease – 2 lymph nodes in back of the abdomen. I didn’t ask any details over the phone (he called me the night before thanksgiving (11/26/08) and it was alot to absorb. The PET scan also showed the tumor in the right adenexal area is hotter on PET with SUV of 16 was 10 3 months a go and bigger on CT was 3.0 x 2 now 3.8 x 2. Can anyone tell me exactly what this means?
Hey Joy
When a PET san has an uptake value like that and it shows a growing tumor, that would mean a very strong possibility of renewed malignancy, especially with such an increase in uptake aand tumor size. It also means that more then likely he will be wanting to do a biopsy of the tumor as that would be the only way to be 100% sure that the cancer is back.
If the nodes showed significant uptake that would also mean a strong possibility that it has spread to the lymph system. Again, that would need to be confirmed by a biopsy.
If he suggests biopsy (which I am sure he will) talk to him about the possibility of doing an initial ultra-sound guided small needle biopsy versus just taking the nodes out carte blanche.
Let me know how you do and a big hug your way too!!!!!!!!!!
Pat O’Connor