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Starting the Scanxiety freak out

khl8
khl8 CSN Member Posts: 807
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
So Monday the 16th is my yearly ct scan, and I am really getting anxious about it. Last year after chemo was done I had it and it was clear. The nerves are getting to me about it, not the test per se, but the results. I am scheduled to see my Onc the following week. think if they find something they would contact me earlier? I am praying there is nothing and this is just a check up. I have been feeling great and forget quite a bit that I was ever sick and I so want this feeling to stay!!!
Kathy
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  • dorookie
    dorookie CSN Member Posts: 1,731 Member
    #2
    Stay Positive
    Yep scanxiety totally sucks, but try to relax and not worry till or if there is something to worry about. I will be praying for great results and that you have some peace during the test and waiting on the results.
    Good Luck

    HUGS
    Beth
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  • AnneCan
    AnneCan CSN Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #3
    Good luck Kathy!
    I hope all will go great with the scan + it is great that you are feeling so well!
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  • pepebcn
    pepebcn CSN Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #4
    AnneCan said:

    Good luck Kathy!
    I hope all will go great with the scan + it is great that you are feeling so well!

    Scanxiety jajaja! Good word kathy
    Sure everything is gonna be all right !!
    Best an good luck .
    Pepe.
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  • HollyID
    HollyID CSN Member Posts: 946 Member
    #5
    My thoughts are with you, Kathy...
    I hate it when it's scan time. I hate the anxiety.

    Keep thoughts positive. There is no use wasting energy worrying when there is nothing to worry about, so far. Worrying about the unknown is useless.

    Love and Hugs

    Holly
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  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 CSN Member Posts: 6,744 Member
    #6
    Scan
    Hoping that all will go well with the test and the results will come back clear. Hate having to do all the tests anymore. Keep us informed.

    Kim
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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 CSN Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #7
    Praying
    Hey, Kathy.

    Good luck with it! I bet it's going to be GREAT. Praying for that!

    *hugs*
    Gail
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  • khl8
    khl8 CSN Member Posts: 807
    #8
    tootsie1 said:

    Praying
    Hey, Kathy.

    Good luck with it! I bet it's going to be GREAT. Praying for that!

    *hugs*
    Gail

    Tomorrow is the CT scan, I
    Tomorrow is the CT scan, I am freaking out about this. I keep getting all weepy about it. Damn it, will the stress and worry ever go away? I cannot eat, cannot do anything but lay on the couch. I am beginning to think I may need to go back on the anti depressents when these things come up. Tried telling my husband about the anxiety and he says " yea, an you can get hit by a bus tomorrow too" so stop stressing. His thought is that I have to not worry about routine testing, But as you all here know, nothing is routine about check ups after cancer. how do I get him to understand this? Just having a moment here and writing it out here on the board helps a little bit!
    Kathy
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  • Linda Z
    Linda Z CSN Member Posts: 25
    #9
    khl8 said:

    Tomorrow is the CT scan, I
    Tomorrow is the CT scan, I am freaking out about this. I keep getting all weepy about it. Damn it, will the stress and worry ever go away? I cannot eat, cannot do anything but lay on the couch. I am beginning to think I may need to go back on the anti depressents when these things come up. Tried telling my husband about the anxiety and he says " yea, an you can get hit by a bus tomorrow too" so stop stressing. His thought is that I have to not worry about routine testing, But as you all here know, nothing is routine about check ups after cancer. how do I get him to understand this? Just having a moment here and writing it out here on the board helps a little bit!
    Kathy

    Good Wishes
    Hope everything comes back clear and clean Kathy. I'll be thinking of you
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  • patsy1954
    patsy1954 CSN Member Posts: 85
    #10
    In the same boat
    What a timely post! I am having my scan today and results next Monday. It's going to be a long week! My CEA's have bee climbing and it's not looking good. There was a 27 point jump in 2 weeks :( I am turning everything over to God and will keep praying that the scan is not too bad.

    Thank You to everyone for being such a supportive group!

    Pat
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  • khl8
    khl8 CSN Member Posts: 807
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    patsy1954 said:

    In the same boat
    What a timely post! I am having my scan today and results next Monday. It's going to be a long week! My CEA's have bee climbing and it's not looking good. There was a 27 point jump in 2 weeks :( I am turning everything over to God and will keep praying that the scan is not too bad.

    Thank You to everyone for being such a supportive group!

    Pat

    The waiting is the hardest
    The waiting is the hardest part, I had my Ct yesterday and see the oncologist on Monday the 23rd. I cannot stand the wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Kathy
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  • sasjourney
    sasjourney CSN Member Posts: 395 Member
    #12
    Hang in there!
    Hi Kathy,

    I freak out every time it is scan time, too. I want to put this behind me and never think about it again but it is scary each time they do the scans. You are in my thoughts and prayers. THink positive thoughts!

    Hugs,
    Sara
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  • patsy1954
    patsy1954 CSN Member Posts: 85
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    khl8 said:

    The waiting is the hardest
    The waiting is the hardest part, I had my Ct yesterday and see the oncologist on Monday the 23rd. I cannot stand the wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Kathy

    I hate waiting
    Looks like we both get results on the 23rd. Since I have been on every available chemo and my CEA is climbing, I am really nervous. I just have to keep busy and not worry so much. Saturday is my dad's 80th birthday, so I will focus on that celebration.

    I'm sending positive vibes your way!

    Pat
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  • khl8
    khl8 CSN Member Posts: 807
    #14
    patsy1954 said:

    I hate waiting
    Looks like we both get results on the 23rd. Since I have been on every available chemo and my CEA is climbing, I am really nervous. I just have to keep busy and not worry so much. Saturday is my dad's 80th birthday, so I will focus on that celebration.

    I'm sending positive vibes your way!

    Pat

    Pat,
    Good for you to focus
    Pat,
    Good for you to focus on something other than this!! I am trying to focus on my son's wedding recption this coming Saturday, they were married in Jamaica 2 weeks ago ( fabulous trip by the way) and now the reception for all those that could not go to the wedding. But it still is hard as heck.
    kathy
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  • khl8
    khl8 CSN Member Posts: 807
    #15
    sasjourney said:

    Hang in there!
    Hi Kathy,

    I freak out every time it is scan time, too. I want to put this behind me and never think about it again but it is scary each time they do the scans. You are in my thoughts and prayers. THink positive thoughts!

    Hugs,
    Sara

    Thanks all, I am trying to
    Thanks all, I am trying to keep it together here!!
    kathy
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  • Jaylo969
    Jaylo969 CSN Member Posts: 824 Member
    #16
    khl8 said:

    Thanks all, I am trying to
    Thanks all, I am trying to keep it together here!!
    kathy

    3 of us
    Looks like 3 of us will be getting scan results tomorrow...Pat, Kathy, & Pat. I wish us all well. ( I'm terrified! )

    -Pat
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