gail Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Since November I have had a CAT scan, a bone scan, and a very technical ultrasound on the veins of my leg. I have lots, and the leg is in pain. I always double up appointments to save days off, so I am usually a little overloaded with stress by the end of the day. I left the bone scan last week feeling anxious DUH. I was trying to read the scan myself, and the girl wouldn't help. When they came back and wanted one more localized picture, well, then I was really a mass of nerves. When she came back in, she told me I could go and have a nice time shopping. I told her I was a little too freaked out to go shopping. She assured me it was routine, the second picture, and that since I had originally complained of rib pain, the doctor wanted an extra view. By the time I was out of the parking lot, I had put all of the anxiety back in it's room in my head and slammed the door shut. I was going SHOPPING and nothing was stopping me. Yes, I have had cancer, more than once. If something ever showed up, would they know if it was breast or lung? Way too much to worry about. Life is short. No one is guaranteed another Christmas, cancer or not. My parents are in their late 70's. Do I want to enjoy or worry about the unknown? Especially since everyone has the unknown. gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Thanks for this post, Gail. I think it's something I really needed to read today! Keep up this fighting attitude and share more motivational posts like this with us!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 As I have said many times, don't borrow trouble. It finds us enough on its own. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Gail: I hope you continte to succeed in enjoying your days as they come. Of course once you get the news that your scans are clear, it will be much easier not to be anxious, eh? I have had cancer twice and will probably get a little antsy at ct scan time next Febuary. Enjoy you holidays. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Gail - I really needed to read this post today. My scans are next week, and I have been thinking about everything that could possibly happen. I am going to take your advice, and GO SHOPPING!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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