jstdzy Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Hi Guys, I'm coming up on another 3 month scan. I just get anxious and worried and wondering "what if" drives me crazy! Does it ever get easier? Just no big deal have to get another scan? If it does how do you do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Hi there. It's commonly referred to as "scanxiety" here and I hate to tell you but it does not necessarily get any easier. Waiting to find out the results can be pure torture. Some try and stay busy to take their mind off of it. At my clinic, the written results of the scan are available for patients to pick up. So I usually try to get them and read them before I see the med onc. That way I am not receiving the results "cold" and can have my questions ready for my appt. So hang in there and try and find something to take it off your mind. Easier said than done. I sending you prayers for a clean scan. Take care Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Scanxiety is alive and well! It is perfectly normal and rational. That may not make it easier, but we all (survivors and caregivers) get it. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Scanxiety is the worse!!! For me, it never goes away!!! I get so worked up I could puke!!! I am fortunate, however, that I get my scan results the day after my scan. There are people here who have to wait a week or two and I have to tell you that I could not do that. ALWAYS let us know when you are having a scan. Theres really nothing we can do except try to life you up!! Hang in there girlfriend!!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstdzy Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 Thank you Guys! I guess this is part of my "new normal". I have a MRI brain scan on Monday 4/6 and then a CAT (eyes to thighs) on 4/13. My ONC is pretty good about me calling in the next day for results. Thank you! Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 My mom is 5 years out and my dad 2. On a scale of 1-10, the scanxiety maybe goes down from a 10 to an 8 b/c you get more used to it, but scanxiety still runs high for us after all these years. It is just part of the new normal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 It seems to be okay after the scans and your okay for while, then it comes to scan time again... and it starts.. so no it does not get easier during those times. But at least we are here to help you get through it. Good luck to you I hope you have GREAT results. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ursol Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Like Patty B, I'm lucky that I could my scan results the day after my scans. That makes it more bearable. My scanxiety is not as bad as it used to be, I think I'm just getting used to it. I usually expect the worse and hope for the best. Lilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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