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Just Got the Date for the Next Check-Up

taunya
taunya CSN Member Posts: 390 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi Everyone,
I am here for my semi-annual I am scared outta my mind 'cause the check-up is coming post. It is even better this time. I went to the GP for a script renewal (migraines) and they took a look at a 'bump' on my arm and decided "THAT NEEDS TO COME OFF NOW". OMIGOSH! I had it looked at two years ago and they said "don't worry about it". I know, I am overdoing it but I get so scared around this time. I don't want to hear any bad news. I am back to the crazy calculating "If I live ten more years Nelson (my son) will be 20 and Gwyneth (my daughter) will be 18......AHHHHHGGGG! Thank you for listening. I promise I only get like this twice a year.
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  • jsabol
    jsabol CSN Member Posts: 1,145 Member
    #2
    Hang in there. This disease makes us all crazy at times. I just got past my one year check up; now I have a call back on my mammogram! Judy
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  • tkd3g
    tkd3g CSN Member Posts: 767 Member
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    Hi Taunya.

    You can get like that anytime you need to. It is easy to say, " try not to worry.", but...try not to worry. I've learned first hand that it doesnt do anything but get you crazy and tire you out. I wish there was no such emotion.

    I wish you the best with your tests. Please let us know how you made out.

    Hey, go rent a funny movie. Try to distract yourself for a bit. You'll be fine.

    Barb
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  • Unknown
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    You are not alone...it gets to all of us. Bert just had his 1 year, 3 month check up and all came back clean. Big sigh of relief but until those tests came back, I was on pins and needles...much more so than he.

    Hang in there and enjoy the Holidays. Distract yourself any way that you can...not easy I know, but worth a try for some peace of mind, isn't it?

    Hugs,
    Monika
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  • taraHK
    taraHK CSN Member Posts: 1,952 Member
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    I can relate! It is a scary time. I have a post-it note above my desk (I'm looking at it right now) which says "Feed the faith, starve the doubt". Apparently a quote from boxer Pete McNeely as he was preparing to fight Mike Tyson -- but one I can certainly use for my own "battles".
    Thinking of you,
    Tara
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  • aspaysia
    aspaysia CSN Member Posts: 250
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    jsabol said:

    Hang in there. This disease makes us all crazy at times. I just got past my one year check up; now I have a call back on my mammogram! Judy

    I got a call back for a spot check on my mammygram last year. They wanted another diagnostic in six months. My onc had his antenna up until this year when I had an annual and they decided that shadow was not growing so I go back to the annual squeeze. Talk about having your **** in the wringer.
    Aspaysia, trying not to sweat the small stuff.
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  • Kanort
    Kanort CSN Member Posts: 1,272 Member
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    Hi,

    My heart started to race just reading your post. Your feelings are so normal for a cancer survivor.
    Please let us know how everything goes. We will be praying and thinking of you.

    Kay
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  • taunya
    taunya CSN Member Posts: 390 Member
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    jsabol said:

    Hang in there. This disease makes us all crazy at times. I just got past my one year check up; now I have a call back on my mammogram! Judy

    Oh Judy, that stinks. I had the same thing with my first one last January. It turned out to be nothing but I thought I was gonna go crazy worrying. A friend who has a friend who reads the pictures said that this happens a lot and it is almost always nothing to worry about! I will be thnking good thoughts for you. I know it will be fine.
    Hugs,
    Taunya
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  • taunya
    taunya CSN Member Posts: 390 Member
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    I cannot tell you how much easier this is because of you. I could cry. I appreciate all of you caring very much. I can't thank you enough for the support. Happy Thanksgiving to you all.
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  • kangatoo
    kangatoo CSN Member Posts: 2,105 Member
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    taunya said:

    I cannot tell you how much easier this is because of you. I could cry. I appreciate all of you caring very much. I can't thank you enough for the support. Happy Thanksgiving to you all.

    If you are gunna cry Taunya--can I lend a shoulder n cry with yah?????
    I have bloods done next wednesday then off for a scan--so maybe we can have a worry session together--geez--never gets any easier this waitin!!!!
    Wishing you the most positive report!!!!huggs---kanga n Jen
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