PET Scan W/ CT Post late stage breast cancer

[kattwebb]

In March 2007 I was in treatment for late stage breast cancer w/ lymph nodes involved. Had chemo-taxoteer,charboplatin, & heceptin. Had left mascetomy, & just the herceptin after surgery, along w/ 6 weeks of chemo. Have been getting regular Pet Scans for follow up - so far so good!!
There is some concern with the finding in the neck , to write what I am reading:
Neck: Metabolically active lymph nodes are again identified in the upper posterior neck bilaterally (level 5 A). The largest lymph node is 12.7 mm in maximum dimension. It is stable in size compared to prior examination. It has maximun SUV value of approximately 5.4. The metabolically active lymph node in the left level 5 A superiorly has a maximum SUV value of approximatley 4.5.(end of reading)

The last two PET scans one on 4/08 showed the size of lymph node-5.3mm w/ max SUV-3.6
the other taken 11/08 showed lymph node 10.6 w/ same max SUV of 3.6.
We have another PET scan w/ CT ordered for six months out.
Should I be concerned about this and or what does this mean ??
Thank you, Kattwebb

[japdip]

I can't be of much help to you here .... report refers to 2 nodes and your comparison only to one ... can't really tell which to compare it with. I do notice that the initial statement says both were previously identified and that the larger of the two is stable. I would suggest that you discuss this with your Oncologist in detail as he/she has complete information regarding your progress.   Best wishes ...