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Really anxious about Brother's screening tests

nahdiak786
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I was wondering if anyone can just help me through this difficult time. My brother had a CT scan as he had swollen groin lymph nodes and was very anaemic - they have now called him back for an urgent MRI of his Pelvis and Back.  Is it likely they have seen a tumor or is it because the CT scan wasn't clear enough to distinguish?

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    Hi,

    I've had mri,ultrasound and ct scans, and having a curious, technical and inquisitive mind, I ask many questions. From what I've learned, ct is a type of x-ray, good for sectional images, where mri is more useful for a 3d image, and gives a better all round idea of what they are looking at. They will use one to clarify the other, and help build a more thorough understanding of what is going on. 

    They will pull together all the test and imaging results to build a more complete understanding of what is going on with your brother,and decide on the best way forward for him. 

    I hope this helps you 

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    Thank you so much and all the best for your journey - hope it all goes as well as it can. 

  • Offline in reply to nahdiak786

    You're welcome, glad to be of help. 

    I've had the tests and scans and surgery etc, just waiting for the answers to my situation now. 

    I hope all goes as well as it can for you and yours. 

     

  • Hello and thank you for your post,

    I am sorry to hear about your brother's situation and I can appreciate you are worried about him.

    An MRI sees the inside of the body differently than a CT scan does and is particularly good at looking at soft tissue and nerves, it is often used if there is a problem with the back. So, yes perhaps the CT did not give much information but hopefully the MRI will. It does not necessarily mean that they saw a tumour.  

    I realise that this could be worrying and waiting for scans and the results can be difficult so I hope you and your brother will be okay.

    Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care,

    Caroline 

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