Pet scan found positive lymph node
Hi all, I just had all my pre chemo scans, all clear except PET scan found another positive lymph node. 6mm. I had 6 nodes removed with my lumpectomy 2 weeks ago and 2 came up positive and 4 were cle...
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That is stressful - I am surprised the PET picked it up when it’s that small - I was told 1 cm is the smallest it can register. I was found to have a node up on my internal mammary chain after my chemo was over (it wasn’t there prior) but before radiation. I am now waiting for a follow up CT in two weeks to see what is there now that the radiation is finished. It was 4 mm on CT but the PET didn’t show it.
Talk to your team about it for some reassurance. They will have seen it before I am sure and will be able to give you their plan. The chemo will slow it down and maybe you will need axilla clearance later. I went back for second surgery after I had 5/6 positive with a lumpectomy. It feels like this nightmare is never ending sometimes. Best wishes xx