Does anyone get scared having a pet scan??

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poopergirl14052
poopergirl14052 Member Posts: 1,183 Member
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had a pet scan this week and dreaded going under the machine as it almost touches your face. The tech told me some people put a towel over their eyes so they don't see at all. I had one of my little chemo caps on so I pulled it down over my eyes and it really worked wonders I wasn't as scared this time. Some people get medicated by the dr. if needed. Just thought I'd share with you. val

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  • Cafewoman53
    Cafewoman53 Member Posts: 735 Member
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    Glad you got thru it
    It is weird just lying there with this big machine going over you but it wasn't as bad as I expected. I hope you get great results. That is the part I hate waiting for the results !I will be thinking good thoughts for you !
    Colleen
  • poopergirl14052
    poopergirl14052 Member Posts: 1,183 Member
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    Cafewoman53 said:

    Glad you got thru it
    It is weird just lying there with this big machine going over you but it wasn't as bad as I expected. I hope you get great results. That is the part I hate waiting for the results !I will be thinking good thoughts for you !
    Colleen

    thank you dear girl
    I went to Windsong and they are so nice. I am sure I will have good results and be ned. I see Dr. Baker next week. Hope you are doing well. Looks like spring is finally here...val
  • LaundryQueen
    LaundryQueen Member Posts: 676
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    poopergirl14052 said:

    thank you dear girl
    I went to Windsong and they are so nice. I am sure I will have good results and be ned. I see Dr. Baker next week. Hope you are doing well. Looks like spring is finally here...val

    Expecting good news
    Val: how long will it take for you to get your results? Glad you didn't totally freak out--you always have such a great attitude that I hate the thought of you being intimidated by technology.

    You are a triple survivor: cancer, chemo & PET scan, oh my!
  • poopergirl14052
    poopergirl14052 Member Posts: 1,183 Member
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    LaundryQueen said:

    Expecting good news
    Val: how long will it take for you to get your results? Glad you didn't totally freak out--you always have such a great attitude that I hate the thought of you being intimidated by technology.

    You are a triple survivor: cancer, chemo & PET scan, oh my!

    yes I am
    Expecting good news. I will find out thursday when I see my wonderful Dr. Thank you for all of your posts. You are very smart. Are you a medical professional? The machine freaked me out last year and this time I was prepared. Also after the test they give us candy,, hersheys kisses..yum....val
  • kikz
    kikz Member Posts: 1,345 Member
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    poopergirl14052 said:

    yes I am
    Expecting good news. I will find out thursday when I see my wonderful Dr. Thank you for all of your posts. You are very smart. Are you a medical professional? The machine freaked me out last year and this time I was prepared. Also after the test they give us candy,, hersheys kisses..yum....val

    I have never had a pet scan
    how are they different than ct scans and why are they used?

    Karen

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