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Wish Me Luck, I see my Radiation Oncologist tomorrow for a semi-annual check up. I am sure my appo

Bella Luna
Bella Luna CSN Member Posts: 1,578 Member
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but the very idea of going down to the dungeon( radiation oncology department is underground) and walking down that long corridor brings back awful memories.

I have to say my doctor and the staff there are wonderful. It's just the idea of having to go back that makes me a little uneasy. I think you can relate.

Again, it should be ok.

BL
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  • New Flower
    New Flower CSN Member Posts: 4,294 Member
    #2
    Good luck tomorrow
    Ines,
    wishing you good luck and easy time tomorrow. I hope you and your radiation oncologist will have good old friends chat. My radiation oncologist is a nice doc too.
    Hugs
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  • sea60
    sea60 CSN Member Posts: 2,613
    #3
    Oh yes.
    I get the same feelings every time I have to go back. I'm praying all will be fine! Take a deep breath and KNOW that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

    Hugs,

    Sylvia
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  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 CSN Member Posts: 2,570
    #4
    Best wishes for your
    Best wishes for your appointment tomorrow. (((hugs)))) xoxoxox Lynn
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  • ladyg
    ladyg CSN Member Posts: 1,577
    #5
    I will be
    keeping a good thought for you tomorrow and I hope you can go "down to the dungeon" and come back with good news.

    Hugs,
    Georgia
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  • carkris
    carkris CSN Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #6
    ladyg said:

    I will be
    keeping a good thought for you tomorrow and I hope you can go "down to the dungeon" and come back with good news.

    Hugs,
    Georgia

    Totally understandable. I
    Totally understandable. I hope all is well. and you do something good for yourself!
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  • RE
    RE CSN Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #7
    Sending cyber hugs!
    Bella you are right I can relate and I will be there with you in spirit. Let us know how things went when you get back, as you said it should be fine.

    RE
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  • Different Ballgame
    Different Ballgame CSN Member Posts: 868
    #8
    You Are Going To Be Fine
    Dear Bella Luna,

    You are going to be fine. They basically are checking your skin and body because they were radiated. Concentrate on how wonderful your doctor and staff were. It will make for a more pleasant visit.

    I told my radiation oncologist that the best thing about having radiation was meeting her. She was a very warm and caring doctor who I connected to immediately. She was the plus to the treatment!

    So...may what I have saId might give you a different perspective.

    Lots of Hugs,
    Janelle
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  • DebbyM
    DebbyM CSN Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #9
    ladyg said:

    I will be
    keeping a good thought for you tomorrow and I hope you can go "down to the dungeon" and come back with good news.

    Hugs,
    Georgia

    Good luck Bella Luna
    Good luck Bella Luna tomorrow! Will be looking for good news!


    Hugs, Debby
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  • fauxma
    fauxma CSN Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #10
    Different Ballgame said:

    You Are Going To Be Fine
    Dear Bella Luna,

    You are going to be fine. They basically are checking your skin and body because they were radiated. Concentrate on how wonderful your doctor and staff were. It will make for a more pleasant visit.

    I told my radiation oncologist that the best thing about having radiation was meeting her. She was a very warm and caring doctor who I connected to immediately. She was the plus to the treatment!

    So...may what I have saId might give you a different perspective.

    Lots of Hugs,
    Janelle

    We will walk that long, dark
    We will walk that long, dark hallway with you and be there during the visit. Just visualize all of us with flashlights to brighten the way. Hoping for a great checkup
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  • KathiM
    KathiM CSN Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #11
    I can relate...but....
    Try skipping down that hall, and keeping in mind that the LAST time you were there, you could barely walk!!!

    I did that, and I got smiles all around! (Remember, you never know who you are influencing, each and every moment!)

    Dutch hugs, Kathi
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  • VickiSam
    VickiSam CSN Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #12
    KathiM said:

    I can relate...but....
    Try skipping down that hall, and keeping in mind that the LAST time you were there, you could barely walk!!!

    I did that, and I got smiles all around! (Remember, you never know who you are influencing, each and every moment!)

    Dutch hugs, Kathi

    I am wishing you luck, and sending prayers in
    your direction, Miss Ines. I'll be there holding you hand, during your walk, and office visit!

    Strength and Courage,

    Vicki Sam
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  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 CSN Member Posts: 6,583 Member
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    HOPE you day goes well
    I am the opposite...the cancer center is very nice...even when I go to another dr is same building I stop in Radiation to say Hi to all the staff...it's been 2 1/2 yrs..they still remember my name when I POP IN!

    I"ll be think ing of you @BL...sorry bad memories...

    Denise W
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  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 CSN Member Posts: 6,583 Member
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    carkris said:

    Totally understandable. I
    Totally understandable. I hope all is well. and you do something good for yourself!

    so strange how certain places/ smells etc
    can put you right back to time and place...(sometimes good) like it was just yesterday...

    Maybe after this walk down hall the next one will be easier...!!!
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  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna CSN Member Posts: 1,578 Member
    #15
    It's off to Rads for Me
    Thank you Sisters for all the warm wishes! Your kind words really mean a lot to me. I am going to try your suggestion KathiM. Skipping down the corridor might do the trick! I know all of you will be there in spirit pushing me on and forward!

    Take care, God bless.
    BL
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  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 CSN Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #16
    Bella Luna said:

    It's off to Rads for Me
    Thank you Sisters for all the warm wishes! Your kind words really mean a lot to me. I am going to try your suggestion KathiM. Skipping down the corridor might do the trick! I know all of you will be there in spirit pushing me on and forward!

    Take care, God bless.
    BL

    skip away...
    sounds good to me...!
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  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia CSN Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #17
    Prayers are with you! I
    Prayers are with you! I have a real love/hate relationship with doctors now: I hate to go and am a nervous wreck when I have to see them, but I hate to not see them and I am a nervous wreck if they tell me I don't need to be seen so often. Sigh....I guess I'm just a wreck ;-)

    But rest assured, I will be with you today, and if you like lattes, I'll be your supplier!
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  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom CSN Member Posts: 2,413
    #18
    Sending my hugs and positive
    Sending my hugs and positive energy...

    Linda
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  • Ritzy
    Ritzy CSN Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #19
    fauxma said:

    We will walk that long, dark
    We will walk that long, dark hallway with you and be there during the visit. Just visualize all of us with flashlights to brighten the way. Hoping for a great checkup

    All of your pink sisters
    All of your pink sisters will be with you Bella Luna. So, hold our hand, look at our smiling faces and know that everything will be fine!


    Sue :)
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  • missrenee
    missrenee CSN Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    #20
    Gabe N Abby Mom said:

    Sending my hugs and positive
    Sending my hugs and positive energy...

    Linda

    You have the best attitude
    and you will be great. We're all thinking of you and sending you are best vibes.

    Hugs, Renee
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  • aisling8
    aisling8 CSN Member Posts: 1,627 Member
    #21
    missrenee said:

    You have the best attitude
    and you will be great. We're all thinking of you and sending you are best vibes.

    Hugs, Renee

    Long dark hallways
    are scary places. I'm joining the others -- we'll be with you today.
    xoxo
    Victoria
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