Brain scan results tomorrow

jen2012
jen2012 Member Posts: 1,607 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1

I've been trying not to think about it but it's hard to not be a little anxious.  My husband had a brain MRI last week.  No symptoms, doc is just being thorough (or there is a need for money?). 

After a disagreement about her policy on not releasing scan results by phone or email after his ct, she agreed that she would call us with a quick update and further discussion would take place at the appt.  well no results on this so my mind is thinking the worst.   I bet docs have no idea how much their words, or lack thereof, impact us.

he has also missed chemo for 2 weeks now, first due to low platelets, and then low platelets and wbc.  So only one treatment of folfiri and his cea went from 120 something to under 80, but it's scary that the chemo drops his numbers so he can't get chemo.  Have I mentioned i hate cancer?

Prayers and positive thoughts are always welcome.

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  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH Member Posts: 1,456 Member
    #2
    Hey Jen,
    Best of luck

    Hey Jen,

    Best of luck tomorrow with the results,  waiting can certainly be tough.   You'll both be in my thoughts tomorrow, send me a note when you can. 

    Take care, 

    Cyn

  • Momof2plusteentwins
    Momof2plusteentwins Member Posts: 509 Member
    #3
    Hope

    gosh Jen, these oncologists usually have the medical knowledge but lack in the people human skills.  I hope they never get put in our cancer situation.  Even if they did, they would not have to wait for treatment, results, surgery.  The wating part is so hard.  I'm sure she just overlooked calling you, but how inconsiderate.  I hope you get great results and continue on with your husbands treatment with that CEA going down.

    Sandy

  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love Member Posts: 1,522 Member
    #4
    Hi Jen, I understand all the

    Hi Jen, I understand all the worries and anxieties. I could never sleep before every scan, every doctor's appointment, and every chemo. My husband got hospitalized twice due to the kidney infection in 2 months, we just didn't have a break, it is so exhausting. Due to the infection, we had to postpone scans and doctors appointments. My husband lost lots of weight, and he hasn't been feeling well. I worry so much, and I have lots of gray hairs growing out each day.

    I will continue to pray for you and your husband. I hope you get good results. God bless you.

  • sflgirl
    sflgirl Member Posts: 220 Member
    #5
    Best of luck

    Waiting sucks, but think, she may not have called cause there's nothing to tell.  And she's just overworked or insensitive or self absorbed.  

    All of those things are only good for you guys.

    Hoping for only good news for you.

    Andrea

  • UncleBuddy
    UncleBuddy Member Posts: 1,019 Member
    #6
    stay positive...

    The doctor's offices don't always realize how insensitive they're being. I agree, maybe there's nothing there to tell. Let us all know as soon as you find out.

    Lin

  • annalexandria
    annalexandria Member Posts: 2,571 Member
    #7
    Thinking of you guys

    and hoping for nothing but good news.

    I do want to strangle his doctor, though.  Dang it.  She really needs to work on being more responsive to your needs.

    Big hugs...

  • Yolllmbs
    Yolllmbs Member Posts: 360 Member
    #8
    annalexandria said:

    Thinking of you guys

    and hoping for nothing but good news.

    I do want to strangle his doctor, though.  Dang it.  She really needs to work on being more responsive to your needs.

    Big hugs...

    Lots of prayers

    cyber hugs and good thoughts. 

     

    Yolanda

  • janderson1964
    janderson1964 Member Posts: 2,215 Member
    #9
    I will keep you both in my

    I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers that everything is clean in his brain MRI.

  • Easyflip
    Easyflip Member Posts: 588 Member
    #10
    Good luck

    and best wishes as you get your results. Sending positive vibes.

    Easyflip/Richard

     

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