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I think it’s come back…
Hi, I had a lumpectomy nearly two years ago now, it was ER+ caught early with no spread to lymph nodes. Supposedly straight forward. It took three surgeries and four weeks of radiation therapy. Then s...
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So sorry you've been having this anxiety @Teabaglady - but try not to get ahead of yourself & let this overtake you, difficult tho it is, I know. xx I hope you can get your results asap after your MG on Monday & lay it to rest. If you have unusual aches & pains - ask your GP/Onc to refer you for a bone scan/bone density as well as the MG - maybe an ultrasound as well.
As @Cath62 says - scanxiety is VERY real & I am wishing you all the best for your scan results too, Cath xx
Staying 'in the moment' (the Buddhist method of Mindfulness) has been suggested to me too, as a way of helping to control extreme emotions .....
I had my yearly episode of scanxiety a couple of weeks ago when I had a full bone scan, to make sure mine hadn't recurred as I'd been having back pain on & off for 4 months+ & then 2 weeks of debilitating back pain after a holiday - so I was very happy to get the all clear. I had a bone density test this week & am awaiting the results there too but not so concerned.
Absolutely - keeping busy, by doing the things you love doing to try & keep your mind AND body busy ....
take care, and all the best to both of you xx
As @Cath62 says - scanxiety is VERY real & I am wishing you all the best for your scan results too, Cath xx
Staying 'in the moment' (the Buddhist method of Mindfulness) has been suggested to me too, as a way of helping to control extreme emotions .....
I had my yearly episode of scanxiety a couple of weeks ago when I had a full bone scan, to make sure mine hadn't recurred as I'd been having back pain on & off for 4 months+ & then 2 weeks of debilitating back pain after a holiday - so I was very happy to get the all clear. I had a bone density test this week & am awaiting the results there too but not so concerned.
Absolutely - keeping busy, by doing the things you love doing to try & keep your mind AND body busy ....
take care, and all the best to both of you xx