Scans coming up in October. Scared.
So my surgery follow up scans are coming up in October. I'm really scared. I've kept my lifestyle, including the occasional drink or two. Just learned that a good friend is battling Type IV liver cancer and has not given that much to live. I'm depressed. I'm worried. I'm not sleeping. :-\ :-\
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First scan is the scariest, I
First scan is the scariest, I think... But it will get better with time (after couple of years)
You were Stage 2 because of the size, right? And no other bad features? You should be OK then. BUt it is scary indeed.
Sorry to hear about6 your friend, this is terrible. BUt it is not an omen that smth similar would happen to you. Hopefully you'll find some sleep and strength to support your friend!
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Correct.Allochka said:First scan is the scariest, I
First scan is the scariest, I think... But it will get better with time (after couple of years)
You were Stage 2 because of the size, right? And no other bad features? You should be OK then. BUt it is scary indeed.
Sorry to hear about6 your friend, this is terrible. BUt it is not an omen that smth similar would happen to you. Hopefully you'll find some sleep and strength to support your friend!
It was stage 2 with no bad features. But this is terryfing. I won't be able to sleep well for a while. :-(
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Stressful time
Scan time is always stressful. the first or one of many as the time goes on. I just had mine earlier this month and am now in my seventh year since nephrectomy. All good so we move on. I'd like to say it gets easier but it doesn't really, its just the new normal. Hang in there, all will be well.
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Mine is also coming up in
Mine is also coming up in October. It’s my 3rd year scan for colon cancer and second for kidney cancer. Im also a bit anxious. It never leaves just a part of the new normal. Good luck!
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Please try to think of scans
Please try to think of scans as routine maintenance, like an oil change for your car. They're to help us stay healthy.
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One of our good friends
on this board used to tell us to change our thinking about our scans. Rather than dread them and fear them, we should remember that these scans can save our life. IF (notice I said IF) something does pop up, we catch it early and can better deal with it.
Don't get me wrong, the anxiety of those first set of scans is incredible. Try to relax and breath. Soon, this will be passed you.
Stub
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Scanxiety
Is our new way of life...the first one is difficult. Like many others have said it's a good tool and part of our lives now. I'm having one next week, I am three years from diagnosis and surgery. All the best to you.
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