Postby BrownBagger » Tue Nov 22, 2011 8:42 am
If you look at a PET scan image, the brain is all lit up, as is the groin area. As Georgie says, that makes it difficult to read the brain.
I've heard the same thing about persistent headaches. I rarely get one, so when I do, I sweat.
Eric, 58
Dx: 3/09, Stage 4 RC
Recurrences: (ongoing, lung, bronchial cavity, ribs)
Major Ops: 6/ RFA: 3 /bronchoscopies: 8
Pelvic radiation: 5 wks. Bronchial radiation—brachytheray: 3 treatments
Chemo Rounds (career):136
Current Chemo Cocktail: Xeloda & Erbitux & Irinotecan biweekly
Current Cocktail; On the Wagon (mostly)
Bicycle miles post-dx 10,477
Motto: Live your life like it's going to be a long one, because it just might, and then you'll be glad you did.