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My annual scans (2 1/2 years post-surgery)

eug91
eug91 CSN Member Posts: 471 Member
edited April 2021 in Kidney Cancer #1

Scanxiety comes at me in such strange ways. I didn't feel scared or nervous about this year's scans, but worry definitely crept back into my head. Last week I had a restless night where all I dreamt all night about non-stop doctor's visits and medical procedures. ALL NIGHT. 

This week I went in for my scans. My MRI went really smoothly. I hate getting in that machine, but this time I was able to do it without having to take an Ativan. Maybe I'm just more experienced at it? Or maybe I've just figured out how to make myself more comfortable in there, craning my neck slightly so I can see out the back of the tube. Spent the time inside daydreaming, then treated myself to a nice Starbucks afterwards. 

As for the results, well here's the most important part to know about me-

 

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Wait. Crud. Not that part. 

This is the one-

 

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NO EVIDENCE. WOO-HOO! 

Love you guys. Please stay safe out there! 

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