full body scan

[CLOCKpicture46]

what does a full body scan show up i have had a partial chemo course before my oncology doctor stopped it as i was feeling very ill i was also having radiotherapy at the same time i completed radio therapy last 2 sessions while in hospital i have a full body scan in a weeks time just wondering !

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

Hi CLOCKpicture46

A full body scan will show up any abnormality specifically in the lungs, heart, abdomen and pelvis. It can be used not just for diagnosis, but to observe the effect of treatment and help plan any future treatment that may be required.

Having both chemotherapy and radiotherapy can be quite exhausting, hope you rest well and recover.

This link from Cancer Research UK details the types of CT scans: cancerresearchuk.org/about-...

If there is anything else you would like to discuss you can email ask the nurse at [e-mail] or call our free phone nurse led helpline number on 0800 358 7200 Monday to Thursday 0900-1700 and Friday 0900-1600

Kind regards

The Roy Castle Support Team

[CLOCKpicture46 in reply to RoyCastleHelpline]

thanks for the information -i will get result from oncologist on 28 june thanks again