With and without contrast

[Grateful4this]

2 weeks ago I completed my six treatments of Docetaxel. I am to go for both a CT scan and a nuclear bone scan next week as a follow up. Originally I was found to have multiple metastasis on my upper skeletal frame, therefore the Docetaxel. Theses were not seen on any CT scan that i took prior to traement, but were found by PET Scan. I am scheduling another PET in about a month.

I am told that next week's CT scan will be without contrast since there is a shortage. I am wondering how effective this scan will be if no contrast is used . I am told that the contrast helps more with viewing my organs which are clean so far. Any knowledgeable feedback is appreciated

[Tall_Allen]

What you say is true. Contrast isn't needed for bone.

[Grateful4this in reply to Tall_Allen]

Thanks TA. Always appreciate your responses

[Ramp7]

Interesting, I have a bone scan scheduled towards the end of June.

[rsgdmd]

Tall_Allen answered your question. I start chemo (Docetaxel) in 10 days. Any comments/suggestions to pass along, esp. anything to make things easier? Thanks