scan on tuesday

mskautz
mskautz Member Posts: 30
in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi All, Well I have 1 more treatment, but now I have a scan on Tuesday Dec 4th..kinda freaking out about it. Know when I go in on the 10th to the Dr's I will be looking out the window with my eyes closed and my ears blocked so the Dr. can't tell me anything, and I'll be saying out loud lalalalallalalalala I can't hear you. That's how afraid I am. EEEHHHHH! If he tells me anything bad I think I'll punch him. What to do with these fears???? On another note my hands and feet are still awful, and I went in a store today and didn't think I could make it walking out, felt all off balance and weird..anyone have this? Wishing us all well, Kathy
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  • joemetz
    joemetz Member Posts: 493
    #2
    Scansiety
    ahhh... you have a case of Scansiety. A fear of the bad news of a scan.

    yep, we've ALL been there... and we will all be back again, and again.

    I have a scan this week too, so I'll be thinking of you and praying for good news for you as well. I haven't had a scan since June of this year, prior to my bag-reversal surgery which was in July.

    Remember, there's a better chance of good news than bad news, especially since you mention that you're having hand and feet problems. that could be the Hand-foot syndrome or neuropathy.

    I have both. What chemo meds are you on?

    good luck this week.

    cheers

    Joe
  • Cathleen Mary
    Cathleen Mary Member Posts: 827 Member
    #3
    joemetz said:

    Scansiety
    ahhh... you have a case of Scansiety. A fear of the bad news of a scan.

    yep, we've ALL been there... and we will all be back again, and again.

    I have a scan this week too, so I'll be thinking of you and praying for good news for you as well. I haven't had a scan since June of this year, prior to my bag-reversal surgery which was in July.

    Remember, there's a better chance of good news than bad news, especially since you mention that you're having hand and feet problems. that could be the Hand-foot syndrome or neuropathy.

    I have both. What chemo meds are you on?

    good luck this week.

    cheers

    Joe

    Scan anxiety indeed. Joe's

    Scan anxiety indeed. Joe's quite right...we've all been there and will continue to be. You might want to consider bringing someone with you to you r Dr appointment. With someone else in the room, you can "not hear" yet still get the information that you will need to make informed decisions. I'll be thinking of you on Tuesday. I have a colonoscopy on Friday and always find it comforting remembering many here are also having tests.

    Cathleen Mary
  • Chelsea71
    Chelsea71 Member Posts: 1,169 Member
    #4
    Just focus on putting one
    Just focus on putting one foot in front of the other and breathing. Just get through it. It will be over soon. You're strong enough to handle the news whatever it may be. I read your "about me" page. Your situation looks very promising. I'm sure it will be good news. Good luck. Let us know how it goes.

    Chelsea
  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #5
    make it a good punch if you have too
    normally i practice love and compassion, but getting some physical release of your fears seems in order, i could also knock the stuffing out of my 5 oncologists, the six one so far is safe.

    enjoy today, tomorrow has away of sorting itself out.

    whats happening in your biology is happening, good or bad , the scan result is just a piece of the jigsaw. i hope its a good looking piece.

    simlie if you can.

    hugs,
    pete
  • k44454445
    k44454445 Member Posts: 494
    #6
    Kathy
    praying your scan will be good. hang in there!
    hugs
    judy
  • barbebarb
    barbebarb Member Posts: 464
    #7
    Scan on Wed
    Hello - I have been a lurker but following the boards.
    Last chemo was 8/1 after two surgeries...back at work and life has been full and good.
    I, too, am fearful of scanning on Wed., but will all get through it and I pray for all of us.
    Its so challenging to go througb the ups and downs of this disease.
  • steved
    steved Member Posts: 834 Member
    #8
    Scan results
    Had my first scan postop last week and meet with docs for results on Thursday so know how you are feeling. Done it so many times before and do get used to it to a degree but the anxiety never totally goes away around these moments.

    Just keeping busy and distracted doing online christmas shopping- good excuses to spend money!

    Steve
  • Chelsea71
    Chelsea71 Member Posts: 1,169 Member
    #9
    steved said:

    Scan results
    Had my first scan postop last week and meet with docs for results on Thursday so know how you are feeling. Done it so many times before and do get used to it to a degree but the anxiety never totally goes away around these moments.

    Just keeping busy and distracted doing online christmas shopping- good excuses to spend money!

    Steve

    Hi Steve. I will be thinking of you
    I will be thinking of you (and your wife) on Thursday. Can't express how much I'm rooting for you. My husband and I are really in awe of all you've gone through. Really hoping for good news on Thursday.

    Chelsea
  • JayhawkDan
    JayhawkDan Member Posts: 205
    #10
    High Scanxiety!
    I go on Wednesday, so add me to the list. If its good, my onc said I can do another tx mid-December, then skip one over Christmas. That would be nice. Hoping and praying for good results for all!

    Hugs,

    Dan
  • Chelsea71
    Chelsea71 Member Posts: 1,169 Member
    #11
    JayhawkDan said:

    High Scanxiety!
    I go on Wednesday, so add me to the list. If its good, my onc said I can do another tx mid-December, then skip one over Christmas. That would be nice. Hoping and praying for good results for all!

    Hugs,

    Dan

    Wow. This is a heavy week
    Wow. This is a heavy week for scans. Best of luck to you.

    Chelsea
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #12
    Scans
    Wishing you the best on your scans. It's tough having to wait for the results. Maybe you could call later this week and get the results over the phone. The anxiety of the results are so hard.

    Kim
  • steveandnat
    steveandnat Member Posts: 886
    #13
    Hang tough
    Pray that everything is positive with your scans this week. It's always very nerve wracking getting those results but unfortunately that is part of this crazy cancer ride. Hoping for the best. Jeff
  • Brenda Bricco
    Brenda Bricco Member Posts: 579 Member
    #14
    I wish you all wonderful
    I wish you all wonderful results and peace of mind leading up to the "results" appointment.
    GOD's blessing to you all!
    Brenda
  • Brenda Bricco
    Brenda Bricco Member Posts: 579 Member
    #15
    I wish you all wonderful
    I wish you all wonderful results and peace of mind leading up to the "results" appointment.
    GOD's blessing to you all!
    Brenda
  • marbleotis
    marbleotis Member Posts: 720 Member
    #16
    Ah fun - the scans and the tests
    I had clean scans so far and getting my next cea this week. Anxiety times a million. I just don't think about it until the very last second, kinda like going to the dentist. I work to keep myself super healthy and control everything in my power. Best of luck
  • Maxiecat
    Maxiecat Member Posts: 544 Member
    #17
    I am in the same boat...I am
    I am in the same boat...I am going to have my first ct scan since before my surgery ... On Thursday. I am hopeful that it will show Ned...but I don't see the actual dr until Christmas eve...I hope I don't get coal for Christmas.

    Alex
  • annalexandria
    annalexandria Member Posts: 2,571 Member
    #18
    Best, best wishes to all of you having scans this week!
    I'm supposed to have my PET sometime this month, but decided to wait until after the holidays. My best Christmas present would be that everyone on this forum would get perfect results. Ann Alexandria
  • mskautz
    mskautz Member Posts: 30
    #19
    Maxiecat said:

    I am in the same boat...I am
    I am in the same boat...I am going to have my first ct scan since before my surgery ... On Thursday. I am hopeful that it will show Ned...but I don't see the actual dr until Christmas eve...I hope I don't get coal for Christmas.

    Alex

    scan on Tues-did nurse say a bad thing?
    Hi All, Just got back from my scan, now this was a ct scan I had to drink stuff and have the iv in to highlight. Is that normal? Last time it was a petscan. Now when I was leaving the nurse said GOOD LUCK.. is that bad..did she see something? When I had my colonoscopy in feb. the nurse said as I was leaving that she would pray for me..and I knew. She tried to cover it by saying she says that to anyone who might have surgery..but I knew. Joe, why do you think it would be good if I have neurapathy? I lost the names of my meds but the one I'm still on is the one with the pump. The Dr. stopped the other when my neuropathy started to get bad. Good luck on your scan. Also Cathleen on her colonoscopy and the other scans this week..geez there are a lot this week!Thank you everyone for taking the time to post. I am so glad this is here.Wishing everyone well and let me know what you think if the lady, she was the one who actually ran the test, said a bad thing.
  • Chelsea71
    Chelsea71 Member Posts: 1,169 Member
    #20
    mskautz said:

    scan on Tues-did nurse say a bad thing?
    Hi All, Just got back from my scan, now this was a ct scan I had to drink stuff and have the iv in to highlight. Is that normal? Last time it was a petscan. Now when I was leaving the nurse said GOOD LUCK.. is that bad..did she see something? When I had my colonoscopy in feb. the nurse said as I was leaving that she would pray for me..and I knew. She tried to cover it by saying she says that to anyone who might have surgery..but I knew. Joe, why do you think it would be good if I have neurapathy? I lost the names of my meds but the one I'm still on is the one with the pump. The Dr. stopped the other when my neuropathy started to get bad. Good luck on your scan. Also Cathleen on her colonoscopy and the other scans this week..geez there are a lot this week!Thank you everyone for taking the time to post. I am so glad this is here.Wishing everyone well and let me know what you think if the lady, she was the one who actually ran the test, said a bad thing.

    Nurses should not be
    Nurses should not be commenting. I would not worr about the "good luck.". She/he was likely just being friendly. I wouldn't worry.

    Chelsea
  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #21
    mskautz said:

    scan on Tues-did nurse say a bad thing?
    Hi All, Just got back from my scan, now this was a ct scan I had to drink stuff and have the iv in to highlight. Is that normal? Last time it was a petscan. Now when I was leaving the nurse said GOOD LUCK.. is that bad..did she see something? When I had my colonoscopy in feb. the nurse said as I was leaving that she would pray for me..and I knew. She tried to cover it by saying she says that to anyone who might have surgery..but I knew. Joe, why do you think it would be good if I have neurapathy? I lost the names of my meds but the one I'm still on is the one with the pump. The Dr. stopped the other when my neuropathy started to get bad. Good luck on your scan. Also Cathleen on her colonoscopy and the other scans this week..geez there are a lot this week!Thank you everyone for taking the time to post. I am so glad this is here.Wishing everyone well and let me know what you think if the lady, she was the one who actually ran the test, said a bad thing.

    Not necessarily bad
    The CT scan does require drinking the "contrast" refreshment to coat the intestines, and the IV is the contrast for those areas which are rich in blood. At least that is the way I understand it. For instance, no drink is required for a chest CT scan/with contrast as it is given by IV only.

    I don't think the tec had any news or reason for wishing you good luck, other than she knew you already had cancer (probably noted on doctors order for the scan) and was wishing you good news on this scan.

    Don't worry yourself about two little words. Hopefully your doc will have results soon and then you will get the real news, which I hope will be good.

    Hugs,

    Marie who loves kitties

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