Bone scan and CT scan

[kduck]

I’m scheduled for scans tomorrow and I’m asking for prayers, when I hear the word scan I get very nervous 😩 and I worry so. I remember someone stated not to worry because we can’t change what the results of scans will be but it’s so hard not to worry when a machine holds the answer to my life every 3 months. I need your support and prayers. Thanks 🙏🏽

[Susan1953]

Prayers for good scans.

[kduck in reply to Susan1953]

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[Susan1953 in reply to kduck]

Thinking of you today.

[Hidden]

I hear you sister warrior. Scans are anxiety producing. I am sending a big virtual truckload of support and hugs

[kduck in reply to Hidden]

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[MyMiracle13]

I can completely relate to your anxiety. Prayers for good results🙏

[kduck in reply to MyMiracle13]

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[TammyCross]

I always go into a tail spin before scans developing new pains and symptoms that miraculously vanish afterwards and then I go into hope waiting for the results. I think it is the one time that denial fails me. Kn owing that, I can kind of dismiss the imaginary symptoms.

I guess you are in it now, such an unpleasant process. I reward myself afterwards -- as though I have done something heroic -- with some kind of treat and something fun to read, a day off from all responsibilities, so there is something to look forward to. That distracts me from the waiting. Hope you can have a pleasant day once the test is done and your results are reassuring.

[kduck in reply to TammyCross]

Thanks 🙏🏽

[mariootsi in reply to TammyCross]

Tail spin is a great way to describe the scanxiety!

[hopefulinadks]

You have my support and will include you in my prayers. Good luck kduck!

[kduck in reply to hopefulinadks]

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[Anitafazz]

I will be thinking of you today and pray for good results .I totally understand how you feel and hard not to have anxiety on scan day . Please keep us updated 🙏

[kduck in reply to Anitafazz]

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[Hidden]

Fingers are crossed for a positive report x

[kduck in reply to Hidden]

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[soleila3]

Praying 🙏🙏 and hoping for some good results.

[kduck in reply to soleila3]

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[Barb5]

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[kduck in reply to Barb5]

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[lynnhbtb]

🙏❤️

[kduck in reply to lynnhbtb]

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[hdhonda]

Dear kduck, You are in my prayers as you get your scans and results. Scan time is always anxiety time. Many prayers for you. Blessings Hannah

[kduck in reply to hdhonda]

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[USIrishcolleen]

Kimmie,

Wishing good results for you!

Best,

Colleen

[kduck in reply to USIrishcolleen]

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[Red1246]

I feel your angst, Kduck, as I’m going in for same scans tomorrow too. I’ve heard this period of uncertainty referred to as “scanxiety” and it seems appropriate.

I’m going to have a warm bath tonight, get up tomorrow and try to meditate (I’m new to it and not always able to quiet my mind) . Then my husband will drive me the 1/2 hr to the clinic for the full day of scans.

When the time comes, I’ll lie on the cold, hard hospital table thinking about all the places I love to be that make me happy and maybe drift off to sleep for a bit; awaken and repeat this. I’ll listen to the waves crashing on the ocean shore and the crunching of the fallen leaves under my feet on a country lane.

Then I’ll wait for the results. A week in my case. I have a wonderful oncologist but she’s head of the department and very busy so the first time she can call me is a week from today. It will be hard waiting but I’m going to try very hard not to stress over the results. It won’t make any difference to the result.

My dye injection is at 10:30 and then CT and bone scans follow after 1:30. All will be over by 5pm so it’s a long day. Fir you too, I know.

Huge hugs, take care and hope your results are the best possible and show no progression. 🙏🏻❤️ Kathleen

[mariootsi in reply to Red1246]

Kathleen, I hope for good news from your scans.

[kduck in reply to Red1246]

Thanks for your kind words

[Maddyandherkittens in reply to Red1246]

Kduck and Red. I am in the same boat. Friday is my scan day, 2 CT scans and a bone scan. My breast cancer recurrence is in my chest wall and I have some new lesions. Hoping they have not spread anywhere. I will get my results as soon as they are posted in my online chart. I will see my doctor on Wednesday. So far this time I am keeping my anxiety down but that is not always the case!I send my love and prayers to you both .💕 Maddy

[jersey-jazz in reply to Maddyandherkittens]

Dear MaddyFriday is D Day for me, as well. We are really all in this together and it does lighten the load. My best wishes and prayers are with you.

Frances

[kduck in reply to Maddyandherkittens]

Thank you and I pray you get good results

[mariootsi in reply to Maddyandherkittens]

Maddy, I pray for good results!

[jersey-jazz in reply to Red1246]

Dear Red1246The horrible scan day is all over for you but not the waiting for results. That is so hard. I really hope that when you do get them, that they show no significance in any way. Those of us who are lucky enough to be connected to a big metropolitan hospital need not have to wait like that.

[Red1246 in reply to jersey-jazz]

Hi J-J!Thank you.

To my surprise, scan results came through via an internal email system (I’m with Kaiser Permanente) in just a day.

Happy to report no progression this time so while I’d love to be NED, I’ll take “stable” for now. 😘

Happy holidays to you!

[Teddielottie in reply to Red1246]

Great results ...and just in time for the holidays! Enjoy ! x

[Red1246 in reply to Teddielottie]

YES! I agree, my mind is very positive going into the holidays. 😊I’m grateful the meds are working plus I maintain a very positive attitude, which I think is really important too.

Good health to all and happy holidays! ❤️K

[jersey-jazz in reply to Red1246]

That is so good. What a nice gift for Christmas!

[Red1246 in reply to jersey-jazz]

Thank you for the empathy! It is indeed a lovely Christmas gift. 🙏🏻❤️

[Hidden]

Hi Kimmie,

I think we can all relate. It’s easy to say “don’t worry”, but how can we not worry? I hope you don’t have to wait long for the results. That’s what I find to be really challenging. Take care and I hope you can update us with good scan results soon.

Sophie 💐

[kduck in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much! Hopefully I’ll get results Thursday

[Hidden in reply to kduck]

You’re welcome, Kimmie. I hope the results continue to show improvement to your disease.

Sophie 🌺

[Beryl71]

Prayers for you. I had mine after 6 months, that gives me a bit more space. We may not be able to change the disease we have but we can choose how we deal with it. Try to think of the results as a guide to your doctors to keeping you well, not a result to be dreaded. Take care, Carolyn x

[mariootsi in reply to Beryl71]

What a good way to look at scans!

[kduck in reply to Beryl71]

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[Mary115]

I have scans coming up soon. I will think of all of us here who go through them.. I will take the advice to plan a reward for afterwards, and I will be less anxious because I will be sharing the experience and giving and receiving the care we provide for each other here.Thank you for posting this helpful post. I can be a bit stoic and your post was a good recognition that I need not be..

[kduck in reply to Mary115]

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[Valisa]

Sending good thoughts and vibes your way. Hopefully you can get your results quickly and feel better soon.🤗🙏

[kduck in reply to Valisa]

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[Mustangs2022]

Prayers for a good scan. I have one coming up next Monday. So many things depend on the scan. 🙏

[jersey-jazz in reply to Mustangs2022]

It seems that this is the time for scans, mine being on Friday. I wish you very good luck and am sending prayers your way for Monday. XXX OOO

[Mary115 in reply to jersey-jazz]

Jersey-Jazz, Will be thinking of you on Monday.. In this scanning stuff together.

[mariootsi in reply to Mustangs2022]

I know. Good luck for good results!

[kduck in reply to Mustangs2022]

Thanks and i will be praying for you as well

[Hidden]

Hi Kimmie I hope you can stay relatively relaxed during this time of waiting for results. Once this wait is over you can forget about it for a few months. Might be worth asking if you can have scans less frequently. My Onc has started no scans when you are stable. This is not ideal at all because you have the worry that things aren’t getting caught. Maybe 6 monthly or annually would be better.Clare x

[kduck in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, if I have good scans my doctor has stated they will move to every 4 months!

[Tolife_18]

Prayers for a good scan results! 🙏

[kduck in reply to Tolife_18]

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[jersey-jazz]

Dear kduckMy prayers and good wishes are with you for a nothing-new-to-report scan unless it is to report a lessening of the big C. My turn for a rather troubling scan is on Friday.

XXX OOO

[mariootsi in reply to jersey-jazz]

I will be thinking of you on Friday. I pray for good results for you.

[jersey-jazz in reply to mariootsi]

Thank you! I am a believer in prayers. Once I get the results I will be okay with whatever.Thank you, again.

Frances

[mariootsi in reply to jersey-jazz]

Frances, I believe in prayer also.

[kduck in reply to jersey-jazz]

Thanks and prayers coming your way!

[jersey-jazz in reply to kduck]

Thank you and prayers for all of us. We are all in this together.XXX OO

[SeattleMom]

🙏🏻🙏🏻 Praying for good results and a calm spirit. Every one of us empathizes. The worst of this journey is the never ending tests. But you are in many hearts and prayers today. 🙏🏻🙏🏻💗💗Linda

[kduck in reply to SeattleMom]

So true! Thanks

[mariootsi]

Kim,I feel the same way about scans. I'm sending many prayers and hugs for good results.

[kduck in reply to mariootsi]

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[mariootsi in reply to kduck]

It was so nice meeting you on Friday! Stay well.

[kduck in reply to mariootsi]

You too

[JEY1]

I feel the same way!! Praying for a good scan!!

[kduck in reply to JEY1]

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[Totheriver]

I know the feeling and 3 months go by fast, will pray the results are good💕

[kduck in reply to Totheriver]

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[SMPG]

I will pray for you and everybody who has scans coming up.

[kduck in reply to SMPG]

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[AnnaP668]

I understand how you feel but worrying never added a day to your life and may even take some away. Take some deep breaths and breathe in love and peace. I wish you well.Ann

[kduck in reply to AnnaP668]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[JPutt]

Hoping for good results for you and thinking of you x

[kduck in reply to JPutt]

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[Tam-56]

Kduck,

Sending you positive energy to get you through the waiting and wish good results for you.

Maura

[kduck in reply to Tam-56]

Thank you so much