Muriel Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Well, it was the same as last time - a nodule reported by the radiologist. Everyone panicked, the NP said maybe a PET (AGAIN), maybe watch it closely. Took it to a hospital committee. They said it hadn't changed since my first scan at MDAnderson in Jan. '08. This is good news, of course, but I'm getting really tired of this. Next scan in 4 months. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkelley Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 So glad to hear the good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Sounds like good news to me Muriel!!! Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Good news, Muriel - 4 months of freedom. Well, maybe 3 - the 4th gets hairy the closer to scan time. Seems like soon you should graduate to 6 months or a year????? Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 Yes, Kasey, you'd think that soon I'd graduate to 6 mo. or longer. I'm a 6 year survivor, or a 4 and 3/4 yr survivor (from the second tumor). The scans show "something to be watched" just about every time. Nothing ever happens, tho. Just more scans, etc. I am grateful that this is my biggest cancer problem and I know that I shouldn't complain. The stress gets sooooooooooooooooooooooo bad tho. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 This is good news, of course, but I'm getting really tired of this. Yep, I know what you mean. But congratulations anyway! Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Muriel- Congrats to you, my dear friend!!! Sounds like a GREAT report. Sorry you need to go through all that stuff each time but I guess we want our docs to be better safe than sorry. Stressful??? Scans stressful????? Oh my, I have one coming up soon and I am already climbing the walls with anxiety!!!! They need to come up with something different!!!! Anyway, congrats again and I will meet you in the Pub for a round!!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 YEAHHHH Muriel!!! Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Muriel, congratulations on the results antd commiseration on the scary report. Maybe it's the same radiologist that read mine. He saw things my onc questioned. The result though is I'll be getting another CT/PET in three months when she usually waits a year for a PET. Better safe than sorry? Don't know. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 CONGRATS! Sure glad that there has been no change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caren Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Congratulations, Muriel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstdzy Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Muriel, Congratulations! I talked to my doc about my "scanxiety", he gave me a klonopin (in the ativan family) rx!. So when I start feeling anxious? Just take one of my little pills! I can't be dealing with this constant stress! Some one was calling it "mother's little helper"! Ain't that the truth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 Yes, Xanax helps, too. One of my better friends just before scans. Judy, the radiologist's name was Widena (or something like that) and Dr. Tseng was on maternity leave (still is), so it was Leslye that tried to make sense out of the report. Patti and everyone else, I'll meet you at the Pub later this afternoon. Hope Kasey, Fred, and Teddy are there to open it. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Muriel- If Kasey and Fred are late, I will climb through a window to open up. I am sure since this is for your good news, they won't mind!!!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Well that does sound good Muriel. But worrisome nonetheless. At least you have made it though your next 4 months of freedom. And you are a survivor, we know that. Enjoy your good news and take care Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Sounds like good news to me also Muriel! Im happy for you. I wish that nodule wasnt there to cause you to worry but for today lets concentrate on the good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 This truely helps to keep the big smile on my face to hear this wonderful news! Way to Go Muriel! Hope you and Con are going out to celebrate!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Great news Muriel! For peace of mind though I hope that pesky little nodule will fade into the background never to be seen or heard of again so you can simply relax and enjoy the good news. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Baker Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 It's scary that there's still something there that needs to be watched so close, but that's still great news. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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