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Originally Posted by Sticky
Have any of you ever had a PET/CT? A couple of radiologists I know are suggesting it as one of the best tools available for Lymphoma.
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I've had a lot of CTs and MRIs as well as a couple of PET scans.
A CT scan is really easy. It's kind of boring, but it's over fairly quickly.
MRI can make you a little claustrophobic and is annoying because it's pretty noisy. Still, it's an easy test unless you have trouble with enclosed spaces. If you do, let them know and they'll give you something to help relax you.
PET scan is another boring and easy one.
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Originally Posted by Sticky
Was fertility a concern for you? From what I understand one of the possible side effects of chemotherapy is infertility.
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It was, but then again, death can cause some trouble with fertility too. If you're concerned about it, you can ask them about possibly giving a sperm donation and having them keep it for the future. Just be ready if you go that route because it it's probably a little pricey.
Mention anything at all that you're worried about to your doctor or nurse, they've already fielded these questions many times and they will be able to give you all of your options.
Good luck!