recent PET scan on Ovarial CA patient shows hypermetabolic areain gallbladder fossawith an SUV of 9.4. CA125 tests over last 6 months have been below 10. gall bladder was removed along with a portion of liver 2 years ago. Is additional chemo or exploratory work such as biopsy advisable at this time or should we rely on the CA125 as a guide?
Good morning Sorry to hear about your illhealthHypermetabolic area on PET done on followup of a cancer patient needs biopsy of that area to further decide on the nature of that breathe biopsy from that area need not always be exploratory or surgical I were your doctor, I would rather recommend performing a biopsy through your skin under the rib cage under the guidance of ultrasound or CT scan Hope this would answer your questions you a speedy recovery