Fibroscan

[gwillistexas]

Thanks to all those who wished me well. I got my report today. F2, and low end I might add. Dr said mild to moderate scarring. No concerns. Continue monitoring 😊

[Ktltel]

Gwillistexas,

Don't you find it interesting that your ultrasound didn't pick up what your fibroscan did? 👍

I'm hoping to have a fibroscan in November. My ultrasound last Monday came back fine but then the technician told me ultrasound only picks up cysts or tumors.... not fibrosis. So I'm getting a fibroscan too.

Stella

[gwillistexas in reply to Ktltel]

I have been reading a lot on fibroscan. It was developed in Paris, France. From all info, it is gaining momentum vs biopsy. It apparently gives much better stage diagnosis. I'm with you, I don't clearly understand all info gained from ultrasound. 😊

[Ktltel in reply to gwillistexas]

Gwillistexas,

Well, the insurance paid the hospital $2,000 approx (more) for that ultrasound, and for what?? It didn't help one bit in looking for fibrosis which is what I had it for! Makes me mad. A Fibroscan is what I needed. Makes me wonder about my hepatologist too.

So glad you got your results and that's over with 👍keep taking care of yourself ❤

Stella

[gwillistexas in reply to Ktltel]

My ultrasound was done at Open MRI, a lot cheaper than hospital. 👍

[LisaC22 in reply to Ktltel]

Hi. Without wanting to frighten anyone, people with PBC are slightly more at risk of getting liver cancer. So actually it's great that you got an ultrasound! I myself have 8 benign tumours picked up & now monitored via ultrasound. My philosophy is take all the tests you're offered! I think that docs use all the results to build an overall picture.

[gwillistexas in reply to Ktltel]

Ktltel...in the UK, fibroscan can reduced the need for so many biopsies. I believe it is a great thing😉

[Ktltel]

Yes🙌🙌🙌

Hopefully I won't ever have to have another biopsy.

[gwillistexas in reply to Ktltel]

😊💐

[IAmTheGlue]

Fantastic news! 😊 I'm so very happy for you!

[gwillistexas in reply to IAmTheGlue]

Thank you. I'm still trying to absorb it all but I'm happy that I'm no further along with scarring. 😊