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Aska
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2 years ago

12 months scans today

Feeling sick in my stomach as I head to Melbourne for 3D mammo and US today and appointment with my surgeon- 12 month check up.... when does the dread of recurrence disappear?

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  • Hello @Aska.  Just thinking of you and wondering how your day in the big city was yesterday.  No doubt a long one with all your travel.  When do you get your results ?
  • Mine vanished in the fifth year! Up till then, I spent two or three weeks before my tests not panicky but with a range of odd twinges, funny feelings and so on. Simply did not happen on the fifth anniversary! The mind is a wonderful thing. 
  • Hello @Aska, I am with @arpie - treat yourself to a coffee and cake (or, my usual is something savoury).
    'Scanxiety' is one thing we probably all get as the annual tests are coming up so don't feel alone in that.
    The long trip to Melbourne is no doubt added thinking time for you so here's hoping you have some company to help keep your mind off it all.
    Have you any plans for shopping when down there ?  If so, treat yourself !
    All the best.  💖
  • All the best for today @Aska .... it should all be perfectly OK xx. It does take a good 2-3 anniversaries for many to 'settle down' and not be spooked .....

    Just remember that they are done for your own peace of mind as much as anything else xx

    Treat yourself to a nice coffee & cake to celebrate afterwards - or a nice meal out xx

    take care