I've always said that having a full body PET/CT when first diagnosed, would make sense, to get a complete 'look' at that point in time ..... it would also give any future scans something to compare to - as well as possibly pick up other problem areas that may not have been identified when the initial diagnosis was made (usually from mammogram and/or ultrasound) .... It would probably be cost efficient in the longterm, too ...
I wonder if a member of parliament is diagnosed with cancer, no matter the stage/grade - if THEY would be given all the scans straight up .... food for thought ...