wondermom Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I just talked to my mom and asked her when they would have the results of her PET scan on Monday. I was already nervous about it but feeling like things would be looking pretty good since she "seems" to be feeling better. She hasn't needed oxygen for about a month and has been working full time. She was Diagnosed stage IV nsclc on Dec. 5th. I told her I had a good feeling about the scan and she then told me she doens't think it will be much better. She said she still has irritation in her chest when she takes a deep breath. Maybe she just seems better because the plueral effusion is resolving? I am just so scared. Has anyone else ever felt like their scan wasn't going to come back so good only to find it was better than they were expecting? Looking for hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I'm always convinced that each scan will bring bad news. Luckily, that hasn't been the case but somehow I can't escape the pre-scan jitters. I'll be praying for good results for your mom. Hang in there. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 THINK POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!! That is half the battle. I know it is easy to say and HARD to do that. We had the scan jitters EVERY time one was done. And that was often over a 3 year span. Sending Prayers for good news and strength for better days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Yes-- we've had that feeling and had good results a few times. John still has irritation/pains in his lung after 4 1/2 years. Tell her to just visualize that the irritation is the tumor dying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbara5452 Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Yeah, worse thing is the battle in our minds. I hope for the best but prepare for the worse, if that can be done, it is hard.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 I think we've ALL been there! I try soooo hard every time not to think negatively, but it still seeps in. More times than not, however, we got good news. Praying for good news for you guys, too! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkiesmom Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 When ever Gary has a scan both of us think the worst and we are always proven wrong. Positive thoughts. Lorrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Me too. I'm always convinced deep down that scans will be bad. Especially right after my radiation treatments because the radiation made my lungs feel scratchy inside. Xanex is good. Sometimes I try visualizing myself in doc's office and hearing him say that the results are very good. I try to focus on what it would feel like inside to hear such good news. I try to experience what it would feel like to walk outside the doctor building and take a big breath of fresh air - and just releasing all my worries with the exhale. How I'd skip across the parking lot and punch the air when I get into the car. Yippee!!!Good scans. Let's go shopping. Anyway I try to "live" these moments in my mind when I get anxious over tests. There is something to be said for positive thinking and the placebo effect. I hope your Mom's scans are good. It is natural for her to be anxious and a little "owly" before scans. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Yep and vice versa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra A Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Yes I am always nervous about the ct/pet scans. Mine is coming up on Monday. Stay positive, I know is hard, but visualizing good results is a good thing to do. I try to do that, sometimes is hard though. Monday I am going to have a ct/pet scan and it is going to be good news. When the dr tells me the results, like last time, lymph node were dimmer, didn't spread any where else, still had fluid, that was great news to me, so this time will be great news too. I hope your Mom has great results also! Everything is going to be ok! Debra A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy-OK Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Anxious is putting it mildly. I have a PET scheduled for early early early Friday morning. Just keep positive thoughts and hang in there as the saying goes "this to shall pass". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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