My whole family has been dealing with a viral cold and flu. Now my mom's got it too, and she's dealing with a blocked nose and body aches. Her PET scan is scheduled for tomorrow to check if the lung tumor and nodules are active. Is it a good idea to take her for the scan while she's feeling like this, or should we think about rescheduling?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

General Practitioner

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1+ Yrs

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they can undergo pet scan

Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...

Consult a Oncologist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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