My Four-Year Scans: NED!

eug91
eug91 Member Posts: 471 Member
edited December 2022 in Kidney Cancer #1

Had my four-year scans this week. I've been so busy with work and family and upcoming holidays , I haven't had time to get nervous about them. No time for any scanxiety.

Oh, but it eventually got me. Scanxiety is a clever monster, I'll give it that.

Had my CT scan of my chest, quick and easy, no problem. Had to wait a while before my MRI of the abdomen. As soon as I slid into the MRI - boom - I suddenly got really nervous about my scan. Then my claustrophobia kicked in.

Sigh. I used to get claustrophobic in the MRIs, but I thought I had gotten past it. But NOPE.

They took me out of the tube. I apologized, took a minute to calm myself, then they put me in a slightly different position (left hand next to my chin instead of at my side). That did the trick. Got through the rest of the MRI no problem.

End result: No Evidence of Disease! My follow-up with my doctor was the fastest appointment ever - there was nothing to talk about.

Anyways I'm grateful for another year and I'm grateful for all of you. Hope everyone has a wonderful holidays and a Happy New Year. Here's to a great 2023 for all of us!

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  • Mmoses25
    Mmoses25 Member Posts: 322 Member
    #2

    Congratulations on being Ned I hope you have a merry Christmas it’s been awhile since I seen your name pop up I glad your doing well

  • Biner
    Biner Member Posts: 137 Member
    #3

    Congrats!Ned is best news!

  • Bay Area Guy
    Bay Area Guy Member Posts: 619 Member
    #4

    Good news for the holidays eug!

  • Canadian Sandy
    Canadian Sandy Member Posts: 784 Member
    edited December 2022 #5

    Good to hear from you eug! Congrats on still being Ned. I keep away from the mri scanner…claustrophobia.

    Merry Christmas!

  • Deanie0916
    Deanie0916 Member Posts: 626 Member
    #6

    Great news!

  • lobbyist0724
    lobbyist0724 Member Posts: 515 Member
    #7

    Congratulations! Best Xmas gift! We all wanna forget about the c word if possible, enjoy life!

  • daisybud
    daisybud Member Posts: 541 Member
    #8

    Great news!

  • jazzgirl
    jazzgirl Member Posts: 243 Member
    #9

    Hey Eug I'm so glad to hear this. Yeah, that scanner can be daunting - I have to close my eyes as I go in; there's something about the movement and that thing so close to my face. So I'm glad they were able to find a way for you to get to that good news. All best and healthy wishes for the coming year. Take care ~

  • eug91
    eug91 Member Posts: 471 Member
    #10

    It's so great to hear from all these familiar names/faces. Love all of you!

  • Allochka
    Allochka Member Posts: 1,072 Member
    #11

    Great, fantastic!!!

    Hard to believe it’s been 4 years for you already… I remember when you appeared here like it was yesterday. Time flies :-)

  • Lynn_65
    Lynn_65 Member Posts: 64 Member
    #12

    So happy to hear your great news! Oh the MRI…I have to keep my eyes closed. Luckily the technician offered me a cloth to put over my eyes and that’s the only way I got through it. Something about it being so close to your face just gets me.

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