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Scans coming up in October. Scared.
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Aug 28, 2019 - 5:49 pm
So my surgery follow up scans are coming up in October. I'm really scared. I've kept my lifestyle, including the occasional drink or two. Just learned that a good friend is battling Type IV liver cancer and has not given that much to live. I'm depressed. I'm worried. I'm not sleeping. :-\ :-\ |
Joined: Nov 2014
First scan is the scariest, I
First scan is the scariest, I think... But it will get better with time (after couple of years)
You were Stage 2 because of the size, right? And no other bad features? You should be OK then. BUt it is scary indeed.
Sorry to hear about6 your friend, this is terrible. BUt it is not an omen that smth similar would happen to you. Hopefully you'll find some sleep and strength to support your friend!
Joined: Mar 2019
Correct.
It was stage 2 with no bad features. But this is terryfing. I won't be able to sleep well for a while. :-(
Joined: Apr 2013
Stressful time
Scan time is always stressful. the first or one of many as the time goes on. I just had mine earlier this month and am now in my seventh year since nephrectomy. All good so we move on. I'd like to say it gets easier but it doesn't really, its just the new normal. Hang in there, all will be well.
Joined: Jul 2016
Mine is also coming up in
Mine is also coming up in October. It’s my 3rd year scan for colon cancer and second for kidney cancer. Im also a bit anxious. It never leaves just a part of the new normal. Good luck!
Joined: Jun 2019
Please try to think of scans
Please try to think of scans as routine maintenance, like an oil change for your car. They're to help us stay healthy.
Joined: Mar 2014
Very stressful time. I
Very stressful time. I absolutely hate it. But hopefully you'll get good results and a visit from NED. All the best to you!
Joined: Mar 2015
Hi
You have to be scared we all are this is normal when you hear the word cancer every one get scared but cancer is not a death sentence any more you just started your journey you at stage 2 let the doctors take care of you you will be fine
Joined: Jan 2019
You've got this
It's not easy, but you can do it. Remember the words of the great FoxHD, "Any time worrying is wasted and you never get it back. Stay positive."
Joined: Aug 2016
Don’t forget beer and pizza
Don’t forget beer and pizza after the scan
Joined: Jul 2016
One of our good friends
on this board used to tell us to change our thinking about our scans. Rather than dread them and fear them, we should remember that these scans can save our life. IF (notice I said IF) something does pop up, we catch it early and can better deal with it.
Don't get me wrong, the anxiety of those first set of scans is incredible. Try to relax and breath. Soon, this will be passed you.
Stub
Joined: May 2019
I get scared too.
I get scared too.
Try and think positive and take care of yourself-health, diet, water etc.
Joined: Feb 2019
Anxious
i get anxious too. I like what Alice said think of it as regular maintenance.
Joined: Mar 2018
We all suffer from scanxiety.
We all suffer from scanxiety. It's our new "normal," whatever normal even is.
Just go with the flow, enjoy living and keep on going. That's all anybody can do.
This, too, shall pass.
Joined: Nov 2016
Scanxiety
Is our new way of life...the first one is difficult. Like many others have said it's a good tool and part of our lives now. I'm having one next week, I am three years from diagnosis and surgery. All the best to you.