The Colon Club

I am NED after two years plus, but have not had a chest CT scan since before my chemo started. I have had two pelvic and abdomen CT scans. I mentioned it at my visit last month and my doctor didn't seem concerned but will add a chest scan to this year's scan..probably September/October.
Are there any symptons of lung mets? I feel great except for lingering neuropathy from Oxaliplatin. Thanks for your help.
Margie

Margie:
I have never had (nor have I seen others have) symptoms with lung mets even though I have had multiple. However, I think with your CEA where it is (and it looks like it may be a good indicator for you based on y our history) that you probably do not need to worry about lung mets....though I don't think it is a bad idea to be scanned so you have peace of mind. Here's wishing you NED forever!
Cynthia

Thank you for your input, Cynthia! That helps! I will get the scan in a few months for peace of mind. Maybe bump it up a month or two!
Margie

Margie,
I have had several lung mets and never once did they produce symptoms that I noticed. As long as you are scheduled for a scan early Fall, there is no sense worrying about things that are out of your control (easier said than done....I know ).

Best to you

Rob

Thank you, Rob, for your reassuring words. So happy you are NED.
Margie