Scans Today, Please send good vibes!

[nstonerocks]

I was diagnosed in 2014 and pretty stable on letrozole and Ibrance. CT and bone scans today. Been at hospital since 730am. Hope to get out by 1p. Prayers and good wishes gratefully accepted 🙏

[Bluebird77]

Prayers coming your way! ❤️🙏

[Wintervt]

Sending love and prayers!

[Mcap]

Thinking of you. Prayers for good scans.

[Hidden]

Let us know. Sending best.

[Selmac]

Prayers coming your way.

[jtgmom]

Prayers🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[amitgarg27]

Best of luck....plz share report after scan

[Tam-56]

Sending prayers to you 🙏🙏🙏

[Snowcone16]

Praying for you. 🤗

[nstonerocks]

Thanks for all the prayers and good wishes sent my way. Scans are stressful. Even if I think I'm handling it well, it sucks the energy out of me and puts me on edge. The bone scan is open, but there is one part where there is a big plate over your face. I had to close my eyes and envision being at the lake looking over the water and mountains. I took my mind back there and silently talked my way through the entire experience of sitting there in the sun and all the things I saw and felt. It was either that or flee, and that was not an option. By the time I opened my eyes, I had moved up the table, and I could deal with that. I get results Monday. I only got 3 + hours of sleep prior, so was too tired to take xanax. I am pretty calm as I wait for results, but I am staying busy so this does not steal my day from me. On the lighter side, since I hadn't eaten since midnight, and after swallowing all that barium (also injected with isotopes for bone scan and the contrast for CT), I had SO much gas, iI could have powered a cogeneration plant. That was tricky trying to stay discrete and inconspicuous. The things we deal with. Thanks to all of you who responded to me. Although we don't know once another, we DO know this journey and the physical and emotional toll it takes. It really helps to touch base with all of you on this board, to lean on you and to support you. Fingers crossed, time to vacuum, walk pets, etc. and find time to meditate and make a green juice

[Bluebird77 in reply to nstonerocks]

I get so anxious at that part of the bone scan to! I feel like the big metal thing is going to crush my face! One time they let my friend sit in the room with me and she told me that it actually wasn't as close to my face as I thought. I try to remember that. Also I asked the tech guy if the machine had ever malfunctioned and he said not in the 16 years he'd worked there. I find that part of the the bone scan worse than cat scans or MRIs.

[Hihif in reply to nstonerocks]

Breast cancer comes with anxiety that we all get. For my sanity, I got a Physical Physiologist. She has listened, coached and inspired me to take off 20 lbs. I create small goals and give myself small rewards.

This process is so hard for all of us to go through. Praying for you! 🙏 I hope you have a beautiful weekend and that your results are good news! 🤞

- Texas Princess

[BeckyinMaine]

You have a great attitude. I’m inspired!

[nstonerocks in reply to BeckyinMaine]

Ah Becky, any good attitude I have toward this is purely acquired. I fell apart when diagnosed. I mean whigged out big time. Didn’t quite make it to the psych ward but I struggled with dealing with this. Therapy, meds, calls to SHARE hotline, which I cannot praise enough. I wanted to crack up so I could sit numbly in some psych ward,eat jello and white toast and watch tv. Couldn’t do it. I do have a sense of humor or so I’ve been told. And that has saved me many times, even pre-Cancer. I struggle. It’s a constant work in progress. But thanks for the compliment!

[BeckyinMaine in reply to nstonerocks]

I'm working on acquiring a more positive attitude. I've almost always seen the glass as half full even when it was beer! I too have told that I have a great sense of humor and I do think it is something of a life saver. I know that when I can no longer make a joke of some "disaster" I will be trouble.

With wishes for strength, healing and energy,

Becky

[nstonerocks in reply to BeckyinMaine]

What have you tried to help yourself emotionally? I am also glass half full. Someone once pointed out to me we can fool ourselves either way —. Being pessimistic vs being optimistic so what would you chose? . I am not religious. But I am exploring Buddhism and yoga to calm and center myself. We have this lousy disease. Who knows the road ahead of us? But I have to remind myself and keep reminding myself that I don’t want to live every day with fear and depression. It’s a constant effort. I get help for it. Some days I sink, but I don’t stay there. I have also started traveling. It’s great to leave cancer behind. Important to have things that bring you joy.

[SeattleMom]

Hello! Sorry I have been away from computer for a few days, but wish you well as you await your results. That's the worst part for sure! Have a wonderful weekend; know that all of us are sending prayers for THE BEST RESULTS!! XO Linda

[Garnet131]

Haven't been online much, but was thinking of you cuz I remembered you had scans this week. Praying for good results and calm for you during the wait.

[Juliandrea]

Praying for good results!!! Have you been on ibrance and letrozole from the time you have been diagnosed? I am on the same. Will be starting my 5th cycle in aug, but my oncologist says it works for only 2 years. Anyone else on this combination for more than two years?

[nstonerocks]

I have been on it 3 years. I’ll let you know. The mean efficacy is 2.8 years. I read about a woman on it 6 years and still working. I sure hope it’s still working🙏

[kit5]

hope you get the best news ever tomorrow! i will say an intention for you today when i focus on my mindfulness

[lynnhbtb]

Sending loving thoughts your way!