First PET/CT this week

Pumakitty
Pumakitty Member Posts: 652
edited March 2014 in Head and Neck Cancer #1
Hi Everyone!

Please keep my family in your prayers. My dad had his first post treatment CT and PET this week. We will see the doctor next Monday morning. I am scared to death that the cancer in his tongue is not gone. I will let you know what happens.

Kathy

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  • Kimba1505
    Kimba1505 Member Posts: 557
    #2
    We can't help but be anxious.
    Hey Puma,
    I was just thinking about this anxiety we feel anticipating scans and scopes (Mark gets scoped on Wednesday). I think the first time we heard it was cancer resonates so loudly in our brains, we fear the worst. I worry with Mark's very good recovery that we will pay the price with bad news at scope or scan time.
    The advice I would give myself would be: don't worry about something until you really know there is something to worry about. It is wasted energy and wasted time. Anxiety is draining, and serves no purpose. You cannot worry enough to make the test result any better. It is what it is. Feel confident in your strength and your dad's strength that you will be able to handle whatever comes.
    My Best to you and your Dad and Mom.
    I have the same kitty..."Jack".
    Kim
  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #3
    Kimba1505 said:

    We can't help but be anxious.
    Hey Puma,
    I was just thinking about this anxiety we feel anticipating scans and scopes (Mark gets scoped on Wednesday). I think the first time we heard it was cancer resonates so loudly in our brains, we fear the worst. I worry with Mark's very good recovery that we will pay the price with bad news at scope or scan time.
    The advice I would give myself would be: don't worry about something until you really know there is something to worry about. It is wasted energy and wasted time. Anxiety is draining, and serves no purpose. You cannot worry enough to make the test result any better. It is what it is. Feel confident in your strength and your dad's strength that you will be able to handle whatever comes.
    My Best to you and your Dad and Mom.
    I have the same kitty..."Jack".
    Kim

    Good Advice
    I'm not sure if there is any way not to be concerned and worry. But the advice that Kim gives is about as honest as you can get....

    Thoughts & Prayers,
    John
  • fisrpotpe
    fisrpotpe Member Posts: 1,349 Member
    #4
    Kimba1505 said:

    We can't help but be anxious.
    Hey Puma,
    I was just thinking about this anxiety we feel anticipating scans and scopes (Mark gets scoped on Wednesday). I think the first time we heard it was cancer resonates so loudly in our brains, we fear the worst. I worry with Mark's very good recovery that we will pay the price with bad news at scope or scan time.
    The advice I would give myself would be: don't worry about something until you really know there is something to worry about. It is wasted energy and wasted time. Anxiety is draining, and serves no purpose. You cannot worry enough to make the test result any better. It is what it is. Feel confident in your strength and your dad's strength that you will be able to handle whatever comes.
    My Best to you and your Dad and Mom.
    I have the same kitty..."Jack".
    Kim

    Ditto
    I am so in agreement with Kim and John. I did not have as much anxiety. I believed that the cancer was gone and the scans, scopes and others would only confirm my beliefs. Positive Mental Attitude....
  • stevenl
    stevenl Member Posts: 587
    #5
    fisrpotpe said:

    Ditto
    I am so in agreement with Kim and John. I did not have as much anxiety. I believed that the cancer was gone and the scans, scopes and others would only confirm my beliefs. Positive Mental Attitude....

    NED
    Hi Kathy'

    Hoping this is what you hear tomorrow.

    Best,
    Steve
  • charles55
    charles55 Member Posts: 87
    #6
    stevenl said:

    NED
    Hi Kathy'

    Hoping this is what you hear tomorrow.

    Best,
    Steve

    Me, too. I hope you get to
    Me, too. I hope you get to dance with N.E.D. very soon. He is a great dancer! Always makes you happy.
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #7
    Hi Kathy
    We will be keeping you both in prayer
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #8
    charles55 said:

    Me, too. I hope you get to
    Me, too. I hope you get to dance with N.E.D. very soon. He is a great dancer! Always makes you happy.

    Hi Charles55
    Welcome to our CSN family
  • charles55
    charles55 Member Posts: 87
    #9
    Hondo said:

    Hi Charles55
    Welcome to our CSN family

    thank you
    I appreciate the welcome. Today is my first day as a member on this site. I should have been here months ago. I can tell it is full of really good, loving, caring people. Doing well, myself. Right now, 2.5 years post treatment and surgery for Sq.cell at base of tongue. You?
  • Pam M
    Pam M Member Posts: 2,196
    #10
    charles55 said:

    thank you
    I appreciate the welcome. Today is my first day as a member on this site. I should have been here months ago. I can tell it is full of really good, loving, caring people. Doing well, myself. Right now, 2.5 years post treatment and surgery for Sq.cell at base of tongue. You?

    Welcome Indeed, Charles
    I finished treatment for base of tongue (SCC) in March - very happy to see you posting - you know how good it feels to see survivors. Glad you're doing well.
  • Pam M
    Pam M Member Posts: 2,196
    #11
    I Know the Feeling
    Looking forward to hearing good news from you Monday night (unless you're busy celebrating - then I can wait 'til Tuesday). Still, wouldn't want to be you this weekend, waiting for results.
  • Glenna M
    Glenna M Member Posts: 1,576
    #12
    Hoping all went well...
    Hoping all went well with the CT and PET scans and you are able to relax and enjoy life with your family.

    Sending my prayers to your family.

    Glenna
  • Pumakitty
    Pumakitty Member Posts: 652
    #13
    Thank you
    Thank you for the prayers and words of encouragement. I promise to update everyone when I get to work Tuesday morning.

    I know that it is early out of treatment, just a little over 2 weeks, so there is a chance for false positives.

    Please continue with the prayers and know that my family has everyone of you in our prayers.

    Kathy
  • Kimba1505
    Kimba1505 Member Posts: 557
    #14
    Pumakitty said:

    Thank you
    Thank you for the prayers and words of encouragement. I promise to update everyone when I get to work Tuesday morning.

    I know that it is early out of treatment, just a little over 2 weeks, so there is a chance for false positives.

    Please continue with the prayers and know that my family has everyone of you in our prayers.

    Kathy

    We are with you Puma!
    Good energy coming you way!!
    Kim
  • Greg53
    Greg53 Member Posts: 849
    #15
    Kimba1505 said:

    We are with you Puma!
    Good energy coming you way!!
    Kim

    Hi Puma
    Nothing but positive thoughts coming your way!!

    Greg

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