Having the blood test today

Annabelle41415
Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
edited May 2011 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Well, knew that my blood testing was going to be for the immune system but when the nurse sat me down and said I'll be right back, it took her about 7 minutes to come back (heard her tap, tap, tap in the computer), knew either she was doing extra work while I'm still sitting in my chair or something. Never wanted to say anything about why my blood tests included HIV, but then she said geez "wow your doctor has ordered so MANY blood tests." Just made me uncomfortable so a quick reply of having chemo and my red/white count not going up and she doesn't know why was a good enough explanation for me. She then asked what type of cancer and when telling her she asked if cancer free and of course as of October it showed NED. She commented thank God. Of course, I'm agreeing, Thank God. The nurse promptly told me about her cousin that just died of cervical cancer and after they took out all of her female parts and then she said that it spread to her colon and fused together and then she soon became ridden with cancer and she just died recently. Was only 38. Makes me feel great that I'm 52 and fortunate that I've lived longer, but really did hearing about her cousin make me feel much better. Not really but she tried to make it sound good that my last scan was clear but my oncologist is looking for everything - yikes. I'm dreading this phone call and when it rings and caller ID shows Henry Ford Health, my heart is going to leap into my head and then the ceiling. I'm so scared. Not so much that I have lupus, or HIV, but what about hepatitis and other immune disorders caused because of the chemo/radiation. Not sure if this can cause this disease but we will know soon.

Just feeling overwhelmed right now, especially with the nurse and the "wow tests" factor and then the cousin "dying."

Please keep me in your prayers that all tests come out normal and satisfory for Dr. Donthireddy. She always intimidates me anyway.

Praying for you all everyday. Yup I've moved it to the treadmill about praying. Love to pray there as I can concentrate and get the vibes flowing :)

Tests will be fine, as I'm pure as the driven snow :) but still worry. Think my middle name is worry - hate that middle name :(

Hugs! Kim

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  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #2
    Thorough is good
    Kim, I think it is really good your doctor is being so thorough; they will get to the bottom of this + fix you as good as new. I just had extensive blood tests + it was found I was low in a few minerals + now I am getting fixed up. I don't think the nurse needed to tell you about her cousin. Good luck!
  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #3
    I hope you have a good result
    dear kim,

    worry well we have somnething else in common.

    I think its impossible to do two things at once, so if you see yourelf worrying then just start to pray about what your are worrying about. it works or me.

    then our wonderful minds are engaged with something positive as oppsosed to negative.

    hugs,

    Pete
  • Nana b
    Nana b Member Posts: 3,030 Member
    #4
    pete43lost_at_sea said:

    I hope you have a good result
    dear kim,

    worry well we have somnething else in common.

    I think its impossible to do two things at once, so if you see yourelf worrying then just start to pray about what your are worrying about. it works or me.

    then our wonderful minds are engaged with something positive as oppsosed to negative.

    hugs,

    Pete

    Yes, thorough is good! Let
    Yes, thorough is good! Let get to that lady, I will kick her hinny for you! No, you did not need to hear that! You will be fine! you say it and it will be......
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #5
    Kim:)
    Well, Kim, I thought I was going to have something profound to say - but I'll stop short and just wait to see what the bloodwork comes back with.

    It's always a little unsettling to know you've been off the medical treadmill awhile, and may have to jump back on it for cancer or another disease that may or may not be looming on the horizon.

    Of course, you'll be anxious, but as we talked about, I think it's better to "know" than not, should it come to anything. I'll be hoping that it is not, but wondering along with you on what to expect.

    I'll be standing by....

    -Craig
  • johnnybegood
    johnnybegood Member Posts: 1,117 Member
    #6
    Sundanceh said:

    Kim:)
    Well, Kim, I thought I was going to have something profound to say - but I'll stop short and just wait to see what the bloodwork comes back with.

    It's always a little unsettling to know you've been off the medical treadmill awhile, and may have to jump back on it for cancer or another disease that may or may not be looming on the horizon.

    Of course, you'll be anxious, but as we talked about, I think it's better to "know" than not, should it come to anything. I'll be hoping that it is not, but wondering along with you on what to expect.

    I'll be standing by....

    -Craig

    waiting waiting
    dont we all just hate it.i will be praying that everything is well for you.seems we all live on the edge of worrying since being dx with this beast.take one day at a time dear kim.i am trying to do that as well...Godbless....johnnybegood

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