Guest guest Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 Leigh, If I understand you correctly, the run of the mill ct scanner has about 36 slices, and the one at National Jewish in Denver has 160. After reading your post, I called the local hospital and asked them how many slices their ct machine had, because I just had a ct scan there last week, I was told 4 slices. Then I called a larger, teaching hospital not too far from here, and at first the guy said it had 16 slices, then he said, no, it has 18. This is very upsetting, because evidently the ct scan I had wasn't worth the time it took. Also, if you don't mind me asking, aside from National Jewish Hospital not really understanding anything about mold, how were you treated there, and do you feel it was worth the trip? Barb E. --- Leigh McCall-Alton <mccallalton@...> wrote: > yes. At National Jewish in Denver Co they have one > of the most advanced ct scanners in the world. > takes about 160 slices as opposed to normal run of > the mill ct scanner with about 36 slices. much more > accurate and shows everything. However, the doctors > at National Jewish really underestimated my > suggestion of mold exposure. Laughed at me really. > I thought they were way behind the times in that > area. But the ct scan is great if you live nearby. > I don't and it was a 16 hour drive. > > who <jeaninem660@...> wrote: has > anyone had any tests done useing ultrasound? > http://health.enotes.com/surgery-encyclopedia/abdominal-ultrasound > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 barbara--oh my goodness--4 slices just can't be right. but maybe so. could be old equipment. i saw an immunologist not a pulmonologist at national jewish. we butted heads on the first day regarding mold. the super ct showed bronchiactesis and hemachromatosis. my liver is over taxed and my lungs had pneumonia one time too many. without them i would have never known about bronchiactesis. i think a lot of people have it especially if you have coughed like i do. i have the vest now--14000 dollars and partly covered by insurance. medicare covers it all if the condition shows up on a ct scan. so yes they helped me just pooh poohed molds. Barbara <floridabound03200@...> wrote: Leigh, If I understand you correctly, the run of the mill ct scanner has about 36 slices, and the one at National Jewish in Denver has 160. After reading your post, I called the local hospital and asked them how many slices their ct machine had, because I just had a ct scan there last week, I was told 4 slices. Then I called a larger, teaching hospital not too far from here, and at first the guy said it had 16 slices, then he said, no, it has 18. This is very upsetting, because evidently the ct scan I had wasn't worth the time it took. Also, if you don't mind me asking, aside from National Jewish Hospital not really understanding anything about mold, how were you treated there, and do you feel it was worth the trip? Barb E. --- Leigh McCall-Alton <mccallalton@...> wrote: > yes. At National Jewish in Denver Co they have one > of the most advanced ct scanners in the world. > takes about 160 slices as opposed to normal run of > the mill ct scanner with about 36 slices. much more > accurate and shows everything. However, the doctors > at National Jewish really underestimated my > suggestion of mold exposure. Laughed at me really. > I thought they were way behind the times in that > area. But the ct scan is great if you live nearby. > I don't and it was a 16 hour drive. > > who <jeaninem660@...> wrote: has > anyone had any tests done useing ultrasound? > http://health.enotes.com/surgery-encyclopedia/abdominal-ultrasound > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 siemens has a new 64 slice ct scanner which is gaining in popularity. I will call this afternoon to national jewish to confirm which one they have currently. they are constructing a new building so maybe they are getting a newer ct. there is also a new 16 slice machine which may be what your teaching hospital has. Barbara <floridabound03200@...> wrote: Leigh, If I understand you correctly, the run of the mill ct scanner has about 36 slices, and the one at National Jewish in Denver has 160. After reading your post, I called the local hospital and asked them how many slices their ct machine had, because I just had a ct scan there last week, I was told 4 slices. Then I called a larger, teaching hospital not too far from here, and at first the guy said it had 16 slices, then he said, no, it has 18. This is very upsetting, because evidently the ct scan I had wasn't worth the time it took. Also, if you don't mind me asking, aside from National Jewish Hospital not really understanding anything about mold, how were you treated there, and do you feel it was worth the trip? Barb E. --- Leigh McCall-Alton <mccallalton@...> wrote: > yes. At National Jewish in Denver Co they have one > of the most advanced ct scanners in the world. > takes about 160 slices as opposed to normal run of > the mill ct scanner with about 36 slices. much more > accurate and shows everything. However, the doctors > at National Jewish really underestimated my > suggestion of mold exposure. Laughed at me really. > I thought they were way behind the times in that > area. But the ct scan is great if you live nearby. > I don't and it was a 16 hour drive. > > who <jeaninem660@...> wrote: has > anyone had any tests done useing ultrasound? > http://health.enotes.com/surgery-encyclopedia/abdominal-ultrasound > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 Do you think the more the slices, the more radiation? If 16 will do, would you really want the extra exposure? Are you needing to see something smaller than would show up better the more slices. I have to have a ct done soon to see if any sign of return of cancer I had surgery for in fall of 2004, so I guess more slices might be good but I also am afraid of radiation so don't think I will seek it out. I am curious as to what the hospital I go to has now with this discussion. > > siemens has a new 64 slice ct scanner which is gaining in popularity. I will call this afternoon to national jewish to confirm which one they have currently. they are constructing a new building so maybe they are getting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 If you have had cancer before, do you think it might behoove you to have a really good scan??? Why don't you google that issue?///Some people with mold exposures have sarcoidosis or granulomas on their lungs./// I don't know if there is more radiation with the higher number of cuts but I would have died soon if I had not found out about bronchiactesis. barb1283 <barb1283@...> wrote: Do you think the more the slices, the more radiation? If 16 will do, would you really want the extra exposure? Are you needing to see something smaller than would show up better the more slices. I have to have a ct done soon to see if any sign of return of cancer I had surgery for in fall of 2004, so I guess more slices might be good but I also am afraid of radiation so don't think I will seek it out. I am curious as to what the hospital I go to has now with this discussion. > > siemens has a new 64 slice ct scanner which is gaining in popularity. I will call this afternoon to national jewish to confirm which one they have currently. they are constructing a new building so maybe they are getting __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 Leigh, they could tell from the cscan that your liver was over taxed? Was it inflamed? > > barbara--oh my goodness--4 slices just can't be right. but maybe so. could be old equipment. i saw an immunologist not a pulmonologist at national jewish. we butted heads on the first day regarding mold. the super ct showed bronchiactesis and hemachromatosis. my liver is over taxed and my lungs had pneumonia one time too many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 I have really significant immune system problems and I get small wound, it does not heal, it gets worse. I have to be careful of injuries. I figure radiation injures. I think if you are pretty strong and healing time is good, you are okay to do radiation. With me I feel I have to be careful of starting something worse. I had very small amount of 'pre stage one' (was not in an organ) cancer, some cancer cells present in a cyst that was removed. It's a tight walk what to do. I shaved my legs the other day and razor burn turned into infection even though I washed my skin before and splashed with peroxide afterwards. Just small cut and some slight abrasion, next day worse and next day worse again, finally it started to turn around after a swim in pool and a bake in the sun, but injuries don't heal well, so I'm leary. If the cscan machine they use doesn't sound like a good one, I will ask for an ultrasound instead. I'm not going to fight cancer anyway. I've had health problems my whole life, so cancer return would be quits. I might try alternative therapy...well, I actually already am. I don't have lung trouble but I think I could have systemic fungal infection. I did have systemic Candida which was treated. > > If you have had cancer before, do you think it might behoove you to have a really good scan??? Why don't you google that issue?///Some people with mold exposures have sarcoidosis or granulomas on their lungs./// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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