Scan tomorrow

[mariootsi]

Ok. So tomorrow is my first 3 month scan! Shoot. I'm so nervous.

[Wintervt]

Sending, love, light and positive thoughts for a good outcome! ❤️

[mariootsi in reply to Wintervt]

Thank you sooooo much.

[Hidden]

Good luck Mariootsi! 🙏

[mariootsi in reply to Hidden]

Nrocks, thank you!

[Juliandrea]

Good luck. Sending you good energy !! If you feel good, you have nothing to worry. Sleep well.

[mariootsi in reply to Juliandrea]

Thank you for the good luck and good energy! Hope I can sleep! Ha

[Nelsonyong]

Be positive. May all the force be with you. Take care

[mariootsi in reply to Nelsonyong]

I'm trying to be positive!

[Barbteeth]

Hiya

I have my second scan on Monday..know how you feel..I’ve even considered cancelling it as I don’t want to know anything if it’s bad news

Does that sound a bit ridiculous?.. I’m scared

Barb xx

[Hidden in reply to Barbteeth]

Hi Barb,

I can understand how you feel. I wouldn't cancel the appointment though. Think of it this way: if it is bad news you will know sooner if you need to start a new course of treatment, alter the dosage or add anything new to your treatment protocol.

I am getting my CT scan results on Monday after my infusion treatment (I managed to switch the infusion treatment to Monday so I don't have to make two trips to hospital next week). I've got a six-page "six month health summary" report I am going to go over with my oncologist, so I am looking forward to sharing my thoughts and questions with her.

How are you getting on with "Radical Remission?" As soon as I started it, I found it hard to put down! But I am taking my time with it, trying to absorb it and process the findings closely. I don't agree with everything I have read, but the main thread of the book resonates with me. A lot of the cancer survivors mentioned in the book have a lot in common and one of those factors was a very strong, positive attitude and will to live. One patient mentioned tricking the body into thinking it is well even when it's not. I think that makes sense. When I laugh, sing and am enjoying life, I feel very well physically, emotionally and mentally. But if I am having a bad day, my body starts to rebel and I am more sensitive to pain, stress and anxiety. I am going to see a naturopath when I return from Switzerland. I want to see what supplements I should take and I also want to detoxify my body so that it can be in a better position to deal with this disease.

Take care,

Sophie x

[Barbteeth in reply to Hidden]

Hi Sophie

No I won’t cancel the appointment..I just feel like running away

I’m not sure about the radical remission book..some of it I find a bit nuts but obviously the healthy diet stuff is good whether you have cancer or not..the problem with me is I’m scientifically trained and find this sort of thing a bit ridiculous in parts..but that’s just me!!!

Barb xx

[Hidden in reply to Barbteeth]

Hi Barb,

That's good you are going to keep your appointment. I think you made the right decision.

I know what you mean about parts of the book. I don't accept all of it either. But when it comes to diet, and some of the other lifestyle changes that the cancer patients made in their lives then that made more sense to me. I also like how the author is an oncologist, but she is open to other ideas about how the body can heal itself.

Sophie x

[mariootsi in reply to Barbteeth]

Not ridiculous at all!

[mariootsi in reply to mariootsi]

But I send prayers and good luck to you if you keep your appointment! Hugs and love, Marianne.

[blms in reply to Barbteeth]

No I refused scans until first if Year. Last year my kids fried st Christmas as I was just diagnosed 10 days before. A few weeks isn’t goiing to make a difference

[Hidden]

Hi Marianne,

I hope everything goes well for you. I would plan something nice for later on if you can.

Take care,

Sophie x

[mariootsi in reply to Hidden]

Sophie, thank you!

[Hidden in reply to mariootsi]

You're welcome! I'll be thinking about you. x

[diamags in reply to Hidden]

I always went out for a glass of pink champagne afterwards. Something to look forward to!

[mariootsi in reply to diamags]

What a great idea!

[Hidden in reply to diamags]

That sounds like a brilliant idea! x

[Barbteeth in reply to diamags]

Hey good for you!!

Bart XX

[mariootsi]

Sandra thank you

[SeattleMom]

LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOU, MARI! It's always scary, but staying on top of your mets is so important. We are all SO LUCKY to have these tests available; imagine what was available a generation ago? I am praying for NO PROGRESSION!! You are in my heart!! XO Linda

[mariootsi in reply to SeattleMom]

Omg thank you Linda. So grateful to be in your prayers!!!!!! No progression is the only way to go! It is so stressful but you are right. We are lucky to have these tests. Love, Marianne

[Kimr2081]

sending prayers and peace to you as you await your results. Scanxiety is the worse. I am sure I will have some coming up next month and trying not to already get nervous.

[mariootsi in reply to Kimr2081]

Kimr2081. I need prayers and peace! Thank you! And like you I'm nervous a month before! I also wish you peace and will also send prayers to you! I wish you well with your scans!

[Kimr2081 in reply to mariootsi]

Thank you. I am so glad we have each other on this site to support and encourage each other.

[mariootsi in reply to Kimr2081]

I don't think I could handle mbc without the wonderful women on this site. You guys get it! Other people just don't!

[Barbteeth]

Hi

Yes a CT scan

Just have a bad feeling..imagination running away with me..at least that’s all I hope it is

Barb xx

[mariootsi in reply to Barbteeth]

Our imagination and fear play tricks on us! Imagine and visualize a good outcome! I wish I could do it!

[Barbteeth in reply to mariootsi]

I’ll try to stop being so negative..hard though

Barb xx

[mariootsi in reply to Barbteeth]

Extremely hard to do.

[mariootsi in reply to mariootsi]

Barb. We have to work on stopping our worry habit! We are going to have to work really hard!

[mariootsi in reply to Barbteeth]

Let us know your results! Hug s to you! Love Marianne

[jtgmom]

Sending lots of positive prayers

[mariootsi in reply to jtgmom]

Thank you for the positive prayers. Love, Marianne

[Teddielottie]

Hope it went ok today and praying for encouraging results for you . Keep busy and try to stay positive ! 🍀

[mariootsi in reply to Teddielottie]

The test itself went quickyly but I had to drink that big container of liquid before the scan and wait an hour. They then gave an iv injection of a dye while in the ct scan machine. The liquid screws up my stomach. It takes awhile to feel better after. But the scan was ok. I get results next Tuesday! Thank you for the prayer for good results. The wait is killer, but I'm going to try to stay positive! Thank you! Your response is so appreciated. Love Marianne

[Barbteeth in reply to mariootsi]

Ugh that white drink is disgusting..I’ll get my scan results Wednesday

Hope we both do well

Barb xx

[mariootsi in reply to Barbteeth]

Me too. I wish you good results! Love, Marianne

[mariootsi]

I will try. Thank you Sandra!

[kit5]

i do scans this week too - new lumps in opposite breast after 7 months on xeloda. how i am praying they are cysts because everything else is great and symptom free. ha ha...i know it is not good...but as i know, this is a marathon and my doctor said she's got another 20 things to throw at it. so i'm putting my care in her worry bucket and i'm going out to play golf good luck and keep us updated!! all good thoughts.

[mariootsi in reply to kit5]

Kit5, sending positive thoughts and prayers for a good scan! Love , Marianne

[mariootsi in reply to mariootsi]

Enjoy your round of golf!

[kit5 in reply to mariootsi]

sometimes i do wonder why i bother... too many three putts! but it took my mind off my cancer woes...

[kit5]

thank you fellow warrior princess!