mri is done

Perhaps you should not look. Only a radiologist will be able to interpret the scans and that report will be sent to the doctor.  An MRI should not show anything glowing, It's a PET scan that does that.  And the brain lights up on a PET anyway because of the normal metabololic activity.  Take a deep breath and wait to go over results with the onc.  Here's wishing for clean scans.

Gary

Perhaps you should not look. Only a radiologist will be able to interpret the scans and that report will be sent to the doctor.  An MRI should not show anything glowing, It's a PET scan that does that.  And the brain lights up on a PET anyway because of the normal metabololic activity.  Take a deep breath and wait to go over results with the onc.  Here's wishing for clean scans.

Gary

Perhaps you should not look. Only a radiologist will be able to interpret the scans and that report will be sent to the doctor.  An MRI should not show anything glowing, It's a PET scan that does that.  And the brain lights up on a PET anyway because of the normal metabololic activity.  Take a deep breath and wait to go over results with the onc.  Here's wishing for clean scans.

Gary

Definitely don't look. Usually the patient doesn't get a copy of scan results that fast because they're suppose wait for the oncologist to go over the scan with the patient before they get a copy of anything.. for the exact reason that we regular folk are in no way qualified to be trying to interpret scans.

Definitely don't look. Usually the patient doesn't get a copy of scan results that fast because they're suppose wait for the oncologist to go over the scan with the patient before they get a copy of anything.. for the exact reason that we regular folk are in no way qualified to be trying to interpret scans.

Definitely don't look. Usually the patient doesn't get a copy of scan results that fast because they're suppose wait for the oncologist to go over the scan with the patient before they get a copy of anything.. for the exact reason that we regular folk are in no way qualified to be trying to interpret scans.

Brain MRI's, even those with contrast, are difficult to read… even for some experienced radiologists. Scar tissue from any prior concussions can show up as "spots". Blood vessels can look like lesions at certain angles. There are even "artifacts" that sometimes show up…. basically a "blip" during the imaging, which is really not there in the brain. T1 and T2 imaging will appear differently as well. One will "glow", the other will appear more grey toned. Unless there is a lot of edema surrounding a lesion, or a rather large lesion, nothing will be apparent as "out of place"… and even when something does show up, it may cause more panic than is necessary. I've lost count of how many brain MRI's I've had to this point… but I do know I've had 39 lesions… and have had plenty of "Ahhh… that's actually nothing" artifacts show up. That said, I do like to view any imaging I can get my hands on. I had a chest/ab/pelvis CT yesterday. Today, I'll be picking up the imaging disc to haul down to my appointment in Los Angeles next week. Am I going to look at it? Yes. Hell yes. I totally understand your curiosity. CT's are difficult enough to enterpret accurately… my brain MRI's… the only thing I can clearly see are what the neurosurgeons, radiologists, and my radiation oncologist have clearly defined as a current or past issue. Take a peek if you feel compelled to… just don't let anything alarm you. 🙂

Brain MRI's, even those with contrast, are difficult to read… even for some experienced radiologists. Scar tissue from any prior concussions can show up as "spots". Blood vessels can look like lesions at certain angles. There are even "artifacts" that sometimes show up…. basically a "blip" during the imaging, which is really not there in the brain. T1 and T2 imaging will appear differently as well. One will "glow", the other will appear more grey toned. Unless there is a lot of edema surrounding a lesion, or a rather large lesion, nothing will be apparent as "out of place"… and even when something does show up, it may cause more panic than is necessary. I've lost count of how many brain MRI's I've had to this point… but I do know I've had 39 lesions… and have had plenty of "Ahhh… that's actually nothing" artifacts show up. That said, I do like to view any imaging I can get my hands on. I had a chest/ab/pelvis CT yesterday. Today, I'll be picking up the imaging disc to haul down to my appointment in Los Angeles next week. Am I going to look at it? Yes. Hell yes. I totally understand your curiosity. CT's are difficult enough to enterpret accurately… my brain MRI's… the only thing I can clearly see are what the neurosurgeons, radiologists, and my radiation oncologist have clearly defined as a current or past issue. Take a peek if you feel compelled to… just don't let anything alarm you. 🙂

Brain MRI's, even those with contrast, are difficult to read… even for some experienced radiologists. Scar tissue from any prior concussions can show up as "spots". Blood vessels can look like lesions at certain angles. There are even "artifacts" that sometimes show up…. basically a "blip" during the imaging, which is really not there in the brain. T1 and T2 imaging will appear differently as well. One will "glow", the other will appear more grey toned. Unless there is a lot of edema surrounding a lesion, or a rather large lesion, nothing will be apparent as "out of place"… and even when something does show up, it may cause more panic than is necessary. I've lost count of how many brain MRI's I've had to this point… but I do know I've had 39 lesions… and have had plenty of "Ahhh… that's actually nothing" artifacts show up. That said, I do like to view any imaging I can get my hands on. I had a chest/ab/pelvis CT yesterday. Today, I'll be picking up the imaging disc to haul down to my appointment in Los Angeles next week. Am I going to look at it? Yes. Hell yes. I totally understand your curiosity. CT's are difficult enough to enterpret accurately… my brain MRI's… the only thing I can clearly see are what the neurosurgeons, radiologists, and my radiation oncologist have clearly defined as a current or past issue. Take a peek if you feel compelled to… just don't let anything alarm you. 🙂