Having the pre-scan labs drawn earlier this week brought home the fact that I'm having the next c t scan on Oct. 3 and the results could mean that things are fine or that further watching and waiting will occur, or that further testing and possibly treatment will be necessary. I see the oncologist on Oct.9, but will In all probability have the results prior to that on mychart. We are following a very small, slow growing nodule that appeared over a year ago. My oncologist is not concerned, but I am, so he ordered the scan.
The uncertainty is so nerve wracking and scary. I try to take my own advice, but it only works up to a point and the anxiety sneaks in. I'm hoping for the best, but planning for the worst. This sounds like a pity party, which it probably is. Will let you know the results after the Oct. 9 doctor's appointment. All support and prayers appreciated.
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Hi Jean, I understand your fears about waiting for scan results. I'm having one the middle of Oct. and waiting will be awful. I have labs and my shot of Sandostatin . Labs will give an idea what I'm up against. I also get most blood test results on mychart also. Prayers heading your way for best outcome ever.
....I've been stable "off treatment, just over one year now). I have one nodule they are monitoring. I have scans every three months....and they never seem to get easier? Happily just had one last week and it was all good....still stable...and at over 2 1/2 years with Stage IV, that feels amazing.
This is always an anxiety-provoking time for most of us. Rmember to take in long slow breaths and try to put it out of your mind. Yes, easier said than done...but worrying won't ever solve anything. I solved some of it by having the scan in the morning and results late in the afternoon so the radiologist has time to read the scan and write the report. Fortunately I live very close to Roswell and can do this!
Prayers sent your way. It never gets easier. I have brain scan October 25 as not sure if tumor is back or if scar tissue. Then stomach/lung scan October October 26 to see if cancer is back. I just always keep praying, keep busy and live today. Tomorrow has never been promised so I just work hard trying to live today. Will keep positive thoughts for you. Try hard to enjoy today.
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