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Why Is PET Scan Recommended When Diagnosed With Malignant Pleural Effusion?
My son s mother-in-law was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Malignant Pleural Effusion and given 4 to 8 weeks. I am interested in knowing what this is and what is done to treat the patient. She has been told she is terminal. She is to see the Oncologist tomorrow and have a PET scan. If she is now terminal what is the purpose of the scan at this late date?
Thu, 27 Oct 2016
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PET scan may help to identify the lesions clearly and also serve as an extension work-up.It will help to show if any metastasis.However, if terminal, radiotherapy and chemotherapy may be considered.Just be calm and meet the Oncologist for evaluation.
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Thanks for posting on HCM
PET scan may help to identify the lesions clearly and also serve as an extension work-up.It will help to show if any metastasis.However, if terminal, radiotherapy and chemotherapy may be considered.Just be calm and meet the Oncologist for evaluation.
Hope this will help
Best regards
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