Just got home from mine; had an MRI 2wks ago. The PET scanner is waaay less claustrophobic. The opening is bigger and it's not deep enough to cover the whole body at once. Plus, the big bonus for us claustrophobans😀: if at any time I actually lost it, like we all think we could someday(but never have), I knew I could scramble out of there in 2 seconds, no sweat. So it was no big deal after all. Don't worry. 😁
@@adrenalinejunkie3828 So it takes 25 transatlantic flights for 20 years straight to equal 2 PET scans. When one PET scan would give you 250 flights worth of radiation in the small time it takes to do the test. Pilots have been proven with studies to have double the chance of getting melanoma or other skin cancers. And while skin cancers are mostly survivable, the main danger is the cancer spreading. And the whole comparison you made had nothing to do with my comment. I mentioned that you get 8 years of radiation in minutes from a PET scan.
I just don't like that they said after the scan you won't feel anything from the radioactive juice, the chose not to mention anything about before when it's being injected into you. What kind of curious about that.
FDG - fluorodeoxyglucose, a sugar-based solution. The cells don't take up the radioactive tracers, they take up the sugar that is coupled with a radioactive marker.
2:00 they said after the exam you won't feel anything from the radioactive stuff. Didn't say anything about before when they injected into you. Does that hurt.
I did not realize that one is required to keep one's arms raised as shown in this video. I have dislocated my right shoulder several times, and even holding my left arm in this position was extremely stressful and uncomfortable. If they could have let me stretch my arms prior to entering the scanner, it would have been a lot more comfortable. My left arm was shaking for minutes after I exited.
@@firefirefire305you should be allowed to take whatever you need to to stay calm. I always take Ativan before MRI's, but I get a prescription from my doctor beforehand. Just make sure someone is with you to drive you home.
I have to have one of these done. I had thyroid cancer recently. Had to have my thyroid and lymphoid removed. My dr wants to make sure that I have no more lymphoid anywhere else or no other type of cnacers.
24 hrs no sugar. No carbs. No coffee no anything. With a collapsed stomach is the worst. Especially bc trying to eat the level of protein they want is almost impossible due to the above
It's just an IV they use to shoot glucose in you. It hurts just like getting a blood test. How much it hurts depends on the skill of the tech doing the procedure.
You should be allowed to take whatever you need to to stay calm. I always take Ativan before MRI's, but I get a prescription from my doctor beforehand. Just make sure someone is with you to drive you home.
If your talking about the doctor talking her out of the scanner after the scan no she does not need protection because right after the scan room is not full of radiation btw before you send hate I’m not hating I’m just letting you know if it’s not that then I’ll reply saying something else
How, pray-tell would the tracer affect an accompanying pregnant woman or child? Don't think that is an accurate explanation as to why said individuals should not be present.
Because the tracer itself is radioactive, but before we give it to you, it's locked up behind lead. After we administer, then the patient becomes radioactive. If an accompanying family member that is pregnant comes along we urge them to stay away from the patient as a precaution for radiation exposure 😊
@@Paeper_Shredder So what I hear you communicating is that the tracer is so dangerous; it dangerous to the people around you... awesome. And this is gadolinium?
@@robertglidewell9494 It's not "dangerous" it's receiving radiation just like a CT scan, as I said it's just a precaution. Expose as little people as possible. And no, I wasn't referring to any specific tracer.
Just got home from mine; had an MRI 2wks ago. The PET scanner is waaay less claustrophobic. The opening is bigger and it's not deep enough to cover the whole body at once. Plus, the big bonus for us claustrophobans😀: if at any time I actually lost it, like we all think we could someday(but never have), I knew I could scramble out of there in 2 seconds, no sweat. So it was no big deal after all. Don't worry. 😁
And it makes no noise!
I was waiting for it to start, but it just stays quiet.👍🏻
Thank you I'm waiting to be seen now
Oh I'm happy I found this comment I'm too the same don't like to be close in
Less claustrophobic but you took in 8 years of background radiation.
@@adrenalinejunkie3828 So it takes 25 transatlantic flights for 20 years straight to equal 2 PET scans. When one PET scan would give you 250 flights worth of radiation in the small time it takes to do the test.
Pilots have been proven with studies to have double the chance of getting melanoma or other skin cancers. And while skin cancers are mostly survivable, the main danger is the cancer spreading.
And the whole comparison you made had nothing to do with my comment. I mentioned that you get 8 years of radiation in minutes from a PET scan.
I hope all of you who have had a PET scan are doing well!
Great explanation for those of us about to undergo a procedure
Wonderfully quiet when compared to an MRI !
I just don't like that they said after the scan you won't feel anything from the radioactive juice, the chose not to mention anything about before when it's being injected into you. What kind of curious about that.
A quick yet very informative vid, now I know what to expect.
Very helpful, thank you
great representation!
FDG - fluorodeoxyglucose, a sugar-based solution.
The cells don't take up the radioactive tracers, they take up the sugar that is coupled with a radioactive marker.
Had mine yesterday it was fine no problem
Getting my first PET scan done in 20 minutes.
I hope you’re doing well, James💛
How’d it go?
Hi, I'm getting mine in 24 hours.
Getting mine done Wednesday and I’m so nervous
Getting one on Friday, nervous about it as I have a pacemaker
Very good video
I was the 1000 like on this video. Really cool technology. Was interesting to watch. Great video
2:00 they said after the exam you won't feel anything from the radioactive stuff. Didn't say anything about before when they injected into you. Does that hurt.
I was given my pet scan fifteen minutes after having been injected. ??? That does not seem right to me?
I did not realize that one is required to keep one's arms raised as shown in this video. I have dislocated my right shoulder several times, and even holding my left arm in this position was extremely stressful and uncomfortable. If they could have let me stretch my arms prior to entering the scanner, it would have been a lot more comfortable. My left arm was shaking for minutes after I exited.
I cannot put my arm over my head as I am disabled stroke patient wat happened can I take lorespan to stay calm
@@firefirefire305you should be allowed to take whatever you need to to stay calm. I always take Ativan before MRI's, but I get a prescription from my doctor beforehand. Just make sure someone is with you to drive you home.
I was expecting something different from a MRI type of thing.
Hi I am suma !I studied Psychology. This vedio so useful for me .....thank you
I have to have one of these done. I had thyroid cancer recently. Had to have my thyroid and lymphoid removed. My dr wants to make sure that I have no more lymphoid anywhere else or no other type of cnacers.
Just go for Whole body FDG-PET Scan, it has Good sensitivity and specificity for tumors.
Who asked
Same
i’m going tomorrow
24 hrs no sugar. No carbs. No coffee no anything. With a collapsed stomach is the worst. Especially bc trying to eat the level of protein they want is almost impossible due to the above
Interesting
its very good
when checking the brain is the head held in place like it is with a MRI?
yes
@@harrym1170 😒
How much does the IV pain?
It's just an IV they use to shoot glucose in you. It hurts just like getting a blood test. How much it hurts depends on the skill of the tech doing the procedure.
Can this be used to measure inflammation in the brain?
MRI
I;ll be o.k. as ling as they don't press spin cycle
Hahahaha!
How much time we have to sleep inside for tuonge pet scane??
I felt very unwell after this procedure for over a week.
Placebo
How does the machine make the positrons?
Using a positron emitter, ie a tracer that decays by emission of a positron.
So scared of doingths scans i wonder if i can take a edication to just relax and not being anxious or nervous
You should be allowed to take whatever you need to to stay calm. I always take Ativan before MRI's, but I get a prescription from my doctor beforehand. Just make sure someone is with you to drive you home.
I dont think its apropriate to take your one ipod to the machine then u will have it with radiation too.
It's not an iPod, it's a buzzer/alarm to call the nurse if you start to feel unwell. Earplugs cause the scanner can be noisy.
the waiting
Can a pet scan be done with the sedation?
Yeah it can
You don’t feel anything though.
@@thebeast5215 is it like an MRI? I couldnt do an MRI without meds
@@rosedolch8637 is it for anxiety or another medical reason ?
@@naabila Anxiety.
doesn't she wear any protection for the radiation?
Who is "she"?
If your talking about the doctor talking her out of the scanner after the scan no she does not need protection because right after the scan room is not full of radiation btw before you send hate I’m not hating I’m just letting you know if it’s not that then I’ll reply saying something else
The x ray tech
I need to go to sleep
the waiting for the test is long.......
I don't know which PET to bring to my pet scan my Labrador retriever or my catahoula 🤔🤣🤣
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Both
This is why you have no friends.
🎵🎵
I have breast cancer Doctor recommend pert scan
Bruh
How you doing now??
How, pray-tell would the tracer affect an accompanying pregnant woman or child? Don't think that is an accurate explanation as to why said individuals should not be present.
Baby turns to hulk
@@natem1982 😂
Because the tracer itself is radioactive, but before we give it to you, it's locked up behind lead. After we administer, then the patient becomes radioactive. If an accompanying family member that is pregnant comes along we urge them to stay away from the patient as a precaution for radiation exposure 😊
@@Paeper_Shredder So what I hear you communicating is that the tracer is so dangerous; it dangerous to the people around you... awesome. And this is gadolinium?
@@robertglidewell9494 It's not "dangerous" it's receiving radiation just like a CT scan, as I said it's just a precaution. Expose as little people as possible. And no, I wasn't referring to any specific tracer.
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