What Does My PET CT Scan Report Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 1 Aug 2016

Question: My father has been diagnosed as Carcinoma Rectum. This has been confirmed by Dr. through PET CT scan report. Dr. has suggested for Radiation Therapy for 5 weeks and a surgery after 6 weeks. My father age is 76 years and would like to know the side effects of radiation. Request you review the PET CT report and let us know below:
1. Has cancer spread to lymph nodes?
2. What is the current stage of cancer?
3. Can BP Medicine(ESAM AT) be taken along with Chemo tables(Capecitabine 500mg -2 tablets morning & Night)

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answers are below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

I have gone through the reports you have attached here,

Below are my answers.

1. Has cancer spread to lymph nodes?

No, Cancer has not spread to the lymph nodes.

2. What is the current stage of cancer?

The cancer can be staged between stage 1 or 2A, biopsy findings to be considered.

3. Can BP Medicine(ESAM AT) be taken along with Chemo tables(Capecitabine 500mg -2 tablets morning & Night)

I believe there is no harm in taking the BP medications unless serum creatinine levels are normal. If not then you have to reconfirm with your treating doctor.

Hope, I answered your questions

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar