Interesting - well, for me at least.

Your post really hit home with me. I did notice that you haven't been posting as much lately and wondered why. Now I understand. I am the same way. I tend to stay away from the forums around scan time for the same reasons as you although it is more of a conscience decision for me. I will pray that you have good results.

I hope your scans come back clear.

Lin

Sue! I too am sometimes overwhelmed by the sadness I read here but I'm also inspired and encouraged by the good stories and positive outcomes that happen as well. I never hesitate to give encouragement because it's been given to me so generously by the people here. I also am inspired by the long term survivors and I feel an obligation to do the same if I'm lucky enough to be one. It's a bittersweet place and a bit of a rollercoaster too, just like cancer I guess. But I know what you mean, it's sometimes too much because these are real people suffering and real people dying, not just people but friends who have become a virtual family. It helps me somehow to support and help my fellow survivors when I can and no matter how much time any of us have left I think that's not such a bad thing to do. Glad you're back posting more : )

Easyflip/Richard

My prayers and my thoughts are never far from the board but I sometimes forget to check in. I'm not sure the reason but I'm certain it's always with me. I'm going next month for my first scan since surgery. I'm nervous and anxious yet somehow looking forward to hearing the test results. Theres a little more security than just hearing them say NED. I have everyone on my prayer list. I'm always a message away. I do admit that I answer my Facebook sooner. If anyone would like my Facebook information, please PM me.  In the meantime, good or bad news I want to be supportive.

Yolanda 

I have refused to wait more than a couple of days for any results.  The moment the lab/radiologist reports are available I'm getting them in person.  I've done this since my diagnosis as I don't like being in limbo for days to a week.  I also prefer to be able to know if there are any areas of concern before meeting with my oncologist; as many people here can attest the real effects of shock on your ability to think cohesively.  I've only had one appointment with my oncologist where he gave me the results of my scan and that's because the appointment was the day after my scan.

I had my 2 year follow up last month and I got the scan results a few hours after the doing the scan without a STAT order.  I really think many of you should explore the option of getting your scan results earlier if you so choose.  Many radiology departments will typically have the report done the next day.  To me putting one's self through all the mental anguish by waiting a week is just unnecessary.

Trubrit said:

One more Day (think Les Miserable)

I don't mind waiting a week, in fact last CT Scan, I went off on vacation right after getting my scan, and really only thought about the results a few times. 

I chose to wait a week. I could have asked for my CT Scan to be expidited and gone to see the Doc the follwing day, which would have saved me a ton of money, as its a 360 mile trip for me.  I've done that before. 

This way I figure, if anything is wrong, I've had an extra week of fun  . HA! 

And I have gone down to the hospital for my CEA results before, and found that I prefer to hear it from the Doctor. I actually videod myself (I keep a video blog) looking at the results when my CEA had jumped to 19.6. I went white. And since that, I just wait to see the Doctor and then he can tell me. 

Yeah, I'm odd .

I think you're going twice to go to the Cheesecake Factory........

Trubrit said:

Ha!

It didn't take you long to figure me out, Yolanda.  I'd love for you to join me again. Didn't we have fun!

 

 

do it again. When it warms up come west to the beach. We have beach chairs with your name in them!

yolanda