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CT scan shows spot...scared

Aims669
Aims669 CSN Member Posts: 9
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi, I've been on this site before, but not for a while. I've always found this to be a comforting community. I had a 3 month follow up appt. today (last chemo was one year ago). My CT scan shows a small spot in my rectum. I'm now going to be scheduled for a PET scan and a rectal ultrasound. The original dx was rectal cancer (4/08). I had radiation, surgery and chemo. Has anyone else been through this? And what happens if it is cancer again? I'm a little freaked out. Thanks, Amy
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  • dianetavegia
    dianetavegia CSN Member Posts: 1,942 Member
    #2
    HI Amy
    I've not had rectal cancer but did read that rectal cancer that reoccurs in the same area does not count as Stage IV. That's good news.

    I assume they'll treat it all over again, same way.

    Hang in there!
    Diane
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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 CSN Member Posts: 5,044 Member
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    praying
    I don't know the answer, but just wanted to say I'll be praying that it's NOT cancer.

    *hugs*
    Gail
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  • Aims669
    Aims669 CSN Member Posts: 9
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    thank you
    Thanks for your kind words. I'm still nervous, but feel better this morning. I'm going to take it one step at a time like I've done since April 08. I'm calling to find out my PET scan date this morning.
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  • Aims669
    Aims669 CSN Member Posts: 9
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    Aims669 said:

    thank you
    Thanks for your kind words. I'm still nervous, but feel better this morning. I'm going to take it one step at a time like I've done since April 08. I'm calling to find out my PET scan date this morning.

    PET scan clear
    Hi and thanks for any and all good thoughts. I had the PET scan yesterday. Doctor called today and said the spot doesn't appear to be cancer. I'm taking a big deep breath and sending out my gratitude. He'd like to do an ultrasound to find out what the spot is, but quite frankly, if it is not a recurrence, I don't care what it is!
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  • AnneCan
    AnneCan CSN Member Posts: 3,673 Member
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    Aims669 said:

    PET scan clear
    Hi and thanks for any and all good thoughts. I had the PET scan yesterday. Doctor called today and said the spot doesn't appear to be cancer. I'm taking a big deep breath and sending out my gratitude. He'd like to do an ultrasound to find out what the spot is, but quite frankly, if it is not a recurrence, I don't care what it is!

    Congratulations, you must be
    Congratulations, you must be relieved!
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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 CSN Member Posts: 5,044 Member
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    Aims669 said:

    PET scan clear
    Hi and thanks for any and all good thoughts. I had the PET scan yesterday. Doctor called today and said the spot doesn't appear to be cancer. I'm taking a big deep breath and sending out my gratitude. He'd like to do an ultrasound to find out what the spot is, but quite frankly, if it is not a recurrence, I don't care what it is!

    Yippee!
    That's so wonderful! I was hoping and praying that would be the news you got. Hope you're doing a very happy dance today!

    *hugs*
    Gail
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