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pinkpeonie
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13 years ago

Brain scan ??

Hi lovely ladies

I was just wondering if those who have had a brain CT could give me the heads up on what to expect.

Someone I was talking to told me that they had to wear a metal mask that was fixed to the table and their arms were fixed as well.

Is this the usual practise for a brain CT ?

I am pretty claustrophibic and am now feeling quite worried.

Was trying to be calm about needing the brain scan to start with - oncologist has said I should have it based on some symptoms I am having.

He doesnt seem to be overly worried just making sure - so I am not stressing about that - having my head in a metal mask and stuck to bed - ow thats another story haha !!!

Thought I best check and be prepared !!!!

Thanks for listening !!!!!

Debs xx

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    pinkpeonie
    Member
    13 years ago

    Thanks Amanda

    Perhaps it was an MRI that this lady had then - I hadnt thought you needed a mask etc for CT.

    Thanks for your reply - hope you are going okay ?Love your photo !!

    Take care

    Debsx

     

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    MandaMoo
    Member
    13 years ago

    I've had a brain CT and it is really no different to a chest abdo pelvis ct - just that you have to keep your head still as you move in and out of scanner - over very quickly - no fuss.  An MRI I believe is more claustrophobic and takes longer as does a PET.

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    Pamelamary
    Member
    13 years ago

    Hi,

    The mask sounds more like what is needed for whole brain radiation. I had my brain CT along with my torso at initial diagnosis, and there was no restraint - just told to lie still.

    Best wishes.... Pam

     

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    pinkpeonie
    Member
    13 years ago

    Hi Fran

    Thanks for your reply - yep fingers crossed - hoping for the best.

    Take care

    Debs x

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    pinkpeonie
    Member
    13 years ago

    Hi Fran

    Thanks for your reply - yep fingers crossed - hoping for the best.

    Take care

    Debs x

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    FranP
    Member
    13 years ago

    Hi PP i havent had the ct brain scan, but i am sure some of the girls will answer you. hope it all goes well. i know sam cunnington has had some so you couls check with her. take care and goodluck fingerscrossed x Fran