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Yes. I've had some small growth attributed to pseudo progression. It was checked with a PET scan and my uptake decreased showing the tumors are much less active. A CT also showed that some of my lymph tumors are dying from the inside out. Tests can indicate if the growth is true growth or pseudo growth.
Wow! Were they discovered in a scan? His dr said it’s rare , but his new growth could be that. We definitely hope that it is. They are just being watched for now. In the shoulder area
Thanks for the answer!!
This AI astounds me more everyday. The generated answer for you Kathy was very helpful to me - ive never heard of this phenomenon
Pseudo-progression can occur during immunotherapy treatments for lung cancer. This phenomenon happens when tumors initially appear to grow before they start to shrink. This can be due to immune cells infiltrating the tumor, causing temporary swelling. It's important to discuss any changes with your husband's oncologist to Show Full Answer
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