PET and bone scans

CypressCynthia
CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
in Breast Cancer #1
OK, I have my PET scheduled for noon on Monday and my bone scan scheduled for 2PM on Wednesday. Best to get it all over with, right?

I had a minor meltdown and boohooed myself home from my infusion (but was fine all during the infusion, thank goodness). Now will get my stiff upper lip back on and go out and walk my dogs.

My pets always make me feel better. Cindy Lou is a medium white dachshund/poodle/terrier mix we found at the shelter. She has a great sense of humor and frequently makes me laugh aloud. Cindy Lou "found" (bark, bark, bark) Maggie (a lab/golden retiever mix) under a neighbor's bush--Maggie had been run over and had tire tread on her chest. We took her to the vet and a shot of NSAIDS and a night at the vet and she was fine (broken ribs only).

We have had them 6-7 years and they are both sweethearts. Just saying walk cheers them up immensely--I need to be more like them ;-)
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  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #2
    P.S. The photo is of my
    P.S. The photo is of my psychiatrist Seattle sister (brown sweater) and me from Christmas taken at the Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans. We had a great time catching up and shopping the French Quarter.
  • aysemari
    aysemari Member Posts: 1,596 Member
    #3
    But you already ARE
    you never stay down, you always bounce back! And it is a real
    pleasure to have your company here on the board. You are allowed
    to have a meltdown here and there, it's only human.

    I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you. And hoping
    to hear your good news.

    What a lucky pooch! I love animals.. and am now up to 5 cats,
    which I think I will keep. They are the more traumatized ones
    and it took me over a year to gain their trust. I adopted out
    many. These poor creatures have stories that would just break
    your heart. And they have no voice to tell you.

    I am always delighted to meet people who love animals and
    honestly I think I built a distrust towards people who don't like animals.

    Hugs,
    Ayse
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    #4
    I'd love to take that walk
    I'd love to take that walk with you and your dogs! (We've got rain, wind, and thunder right now.) Animals are so good at providing unconditional love and support, and they do know when you're feeling down.

    I'm sending some peaceful vibes your way.

    Hugs,

    Linda
  • Kristin N
    Kristin N Member Posts: 1,968 Member
    #5
    Gabe N Abby Mom said:

    I'd love to take that walk
    I'd love to take that walk with you and your dogs! (We've got rain, wind, and thunder right now.) Animals are so good at providing unconditional love and support, and they do know when you're feeling down.

    I'm sending some peaceful vibes your way.

    Hugs,

    Linda

    Good luck Cynthia with your
    Good luck Cynthia with your tests!
  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    #6
    Kristin N said:

    Good luck Cynthia with your
    Good luck Cynthia with your tests!

    Cynthia-rely on those wonderful dogs to keep you calm
    Especially waiting for those tests and the results. I have a 2-year-old Vizsla (Hungarian Pointer) named Jake. True to his breed, he is full of energy. But I have to tell you, during my chemo and rads, he was my chemo buddy. Every day when I needed a nap on the sofa, guess who was happy to cuddle up on the sofa with me! It was so soothing and really calmed me.

    Sending my most positive energy your way to sail through the testing and get the best results.

    Hugs, Renee
  • jessiesmom1
    jessiesmom1 Member Posts: 915 Member
    #7
    The friendship of animals
    Most of the time after my 2 surgeries and chemo my meltdowns were seen by no one but my Golden Retriever, Mulan. She was there every step of the way. She didn't care about my bald head or watery eyes. She sat there placidly while I vomited and was there when I had to run to the bathroom for problems from the other end. Mulan took a nap with me every day. Had we not been sleeping together I would not have seen that she had 2 seizures within 12 hours. We found out the next day that she has epilepsy. We each have a pill box that sits on the kitchen table. In fact, due to chemo brain on my part I even took 1 of her phenobarbitol pills by accident!

    There is so much in this awful disease and its treatment that can make us depressed or have a meltdown. It is a lot to deal with. I am with you in being forever grateful for my best girl, Mulan.
  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    #8
    jessiesmom1 said:

    The friendship of animals
    Most of the time after my 2 surgeries and chemo my meltdowns were seen by no one but my Golden Retriever, Mulan. She was there every step of the way. She didn't care about my bald head or watery eyes. She sat there placidly while I vomited and was there when I had to run to the bathroom for problems from the other end. Mulan took a nap with me every day. Had we not been sleeping together I would not have seen that she had 2 seizures within 12 hours. We found out the next day that she has epilepsy. We each have a pill box that sits on the kitchen table. In fact, due to chemo brain on my part I even took 1 of her phenobarbitol pills by accident!

    There is so much in this awful disease and its treatment that can make us depressed or have a meltdown. It is a lot to deal with. I am with you in being forever grateful for my best girl, Mulan.

    Animals do have such a calming effect
    No matter the day, they're always there...tail wagging or purring.

    I wish I was there to give you a hug. With all the meltdowns we've all experienced, someone needs to invent big pillow arms you can just nestle in...LOL!

    Prayers and positive thoughts surround you.

    Sylvia
  • natly15
    natly15 Member Posts: 1,941
    #9
    Nothing like a pooch or 2 to
    Nothing like a pooch or 2 to keep the spirits up. I had a dachsund named Mandy and she is now in doggy heaven but I still get happy feelings when I think about her.

    I'm praying and hoping all goes well with your scan. Hugs
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #10
    sea60 said:

    Animals do have such a calming effect
    No matter the day, they're always there...tail wagging or purring.

    I wish I was there to give you a hug. With all the meltdowns we've all experienced, someone needs to invent big pillow arms you can just nestle in...LOL!

    Prayers and positive thoughts surround you.

    Sylvia

    CC you deserve to have a
    CC you deserve to have a meltdown, you are a source of strength, and sometimes you need to lean on us. You support all those lovely babies and families and make the blankets. But you cant be strong all the time. We will be there with you and waiting to hear how it wnet and the results. Praying really hard for good results. and that those markers dont mean anything.Lots of hugs and more.
    Oh yes, I have a golden, he is so sweet. I am his favorite , and his brown eyes are so sympathetic. I tell him many things. and he gives the best hugs. When I was sick from chemo, and basically bedridden, he would lay next to me on the floor, every once in while get up to check me and lay down again. He just knew .... I love animals (sometimes better than people)
  • cavediver
    cavediver Member Posts: 607
    #11
    good luck with your
    good luck with your tests.....I will be there in spirit wishing you well. Positive thoughts and hugs.
  • pinkkari09
    pinkkari09 Member Posts: 877 Member
    #12
    First of all I want to say
    First of all I want to say best of luck on your scans!! I'll be praying for you!! Second I would like to say, THANK YOU for taking in those pooches, I LOVE dogs!! I have a Black Lab, and an Italian Greyhound that I rescued from my local shelter. Two years ago I had to put my Golden Retriever (best dog ever!) down, she was almost 12, so I'm saying that your lab/golden mix must be a blast, they have so much personality and their sure to always cheer you up!
    Ayse: I don't trust those who don't like animals either.
    Miles of Love,
    ~Kari
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    #13
    sea60 said:

    Animals do have such a calming effect
    No matter the day, they're always there...tail wagging or purring.

    I wish I was there to give you a hug. With all the meltdowns we've all experienced, someone needs to invent big pillow arms you can just nestle in...LOL!

    Prayers and positive thoughts surround you.

    Sylvia

    Crossing fingers and toes
    Crossing fingers and toes for you!
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
    #14
    pinkkari09 said:

    First of all I want to say
    First of all I want to say best of luck on your scans!! I'll be praying for you!! Second I would like to say, THANK YOU for taking in those pooches, I LOVE dogs!! I have a Black Lab, and an Italian Greyhound that I rescued from my local shelter. Two years ago I had to put my Golden Retriever (best dog ever!) down, she was almost 12, so I'm saying that your lab/golden mix must be a blast, they have so much personality and their sure to always cheer you up!
    Ayse: I don't trust those who don't like animals either.
    Miles of Love,
    ~Kari

    Good luck on Monday
    We are coming with you just in case ...
    Sending positive thoughts
    Hugs
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #15
    cavediver said:

    good luck with your
    good luck with your tests.....I will be there in spirit wishing you well. Positive thoughts and hugs.

    Sending you good luck with
    Sending you good luck with your tests!


    Hugs, Jan
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
    #16
    Cynthia
    wishing you the best outcome with your tests. I think we all feel better when we can do something outdoors especially if you have a pet to walk with. Unfortunately I've never been a dog person. I did have my daughter's cat for 9 years but sadly he needed medical attention and was put to sleep while I was in a convalescent home recuperating from shoulder surgery a few years ago. You have always come across as such a strong and very knowledgeable woman and so we forget that you too have your own struggles. Remember, you are a survivor!
    {{hugs}} Char
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #17
    cahjah75 said:

    Cynthia
    wishing you the best outcome with your tests. I think we all feel better when we can do something outdoors especially if you have a pet to walk with. Unfortunately I've never been a dog person. I did have my daughter's cat for 9 years but sadly he needed medical attention and was put to sleep while I was in a convalescent home recuperating from shoulder surgery a few years ago. You have always come across as such a strong and very knowledgeable woman and so we forget that you too have your own struggles. Remember, you are a survivor!
    {{hugs}} Char

    I join in on wishing you the
    I join in on wishing you the best! I'll be praying for you!
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    #18
    Sending positive thoughts & prayers
    Hope you are doing okay. Did you feel better after your meldown? I know I usually do. Just keep walking!!!!

    Love the picture of you and your sister.

    xoxo,
    Jena
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    #19
    CypressCynthia said:

    P.S. The photo is of my
    P.S. The photo is of my psychiatrist Seattle sister (brown sweater) and me from Christmas taken at the Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans. We had a great time catching up and shopping the French Quarter.

    My cat always makes me feel
    My cat always makes me feel better too! Pets give us unconditional love! Great pic!
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #20
    Jean 0609 said:

    Sending positive thoughts & prayers
    Hope you are doing okay. Did you feel better after your meldown? I know I usually do. Just keep walking!!!!

    Love the picture of you and your sister.

    xoxo,
    Jena

    Adding my best wishes and
    Adding my best wishes and prayers for you Cynthia!
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #21
    DianeBC said:

    Adding my best wishes and
    Adding my best wishes and prayers for you Cynthia!

    Cynthia, your pink sisters
    Cynthia, your pink sisters will be with you on Monday and Wednesday to hold your hand and to say lots of prayers that all will be fine! So, tell the techs and doctors to make room for us cause there are a lot of us! Praying for you!


    Sue :)

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