This may come out not making sense as I am somewhere in between being scared shitless and f*/#&%g furious.So after the mammogram and u/sound the doctor popped her head in (obviously they could see I was starting to freak out) and said there was no changes to last years scans. Gave me a smile and said goodbye. Phew. I was feeling quite positive after that until the receptionist rang and said I needed to come back for another targeted ultra sound as the MRI had picked up something. The other two hadn't, yet again! Oh and the doctor wanted me to go tomorrow and follow her to their other facility as she is only in Ipswich on Thursdays and wanted to talk to me. So my head is in a mess and the tears are starting, my heart is pounding and I've got the shakes. I don't know if I can do all that again. I know I am over thinking and not to freak out totally before I know for sure. But FAAARRRKKK this shit,

Well ladiesManaged the 3 hour drive to Broome for CT Scan today with only 1 "wee" stop at Roebuck Roadhouse! Drank the 2 litres of water all the way there as requested and then find out that I only had to drink the 2 litres of water AFTER the scan to flush out the contrast dye! I am sure that the instructions were to drink between Derby and Broome. Oh well blame cancer brain.Anyway the radiologist said at least I was well hydrated.Results will be available on Tuesday. Got a call to see the GP regarding the blood tests from 2 weeks ago. Add the CT Scan and blood tests, all I want to do is get my husband to dig a nice hole with the backhoe in our pindan dirt for me to put my head in. I am fed up of being poked, prodded, pricked and scanned. So to compensate and reward myself for being good I ate 1 packet of lolly snakes on the trip home.

CT done this morning....now the waiting game until Tuesday. Tick tock, tick tock. Best cannulation nurse ever. Didn't feel a thing which is much preferable to the general digging and poking they have to do since chemo. On a plus note, my veins appear to be gushing again. Well, at least one anyhoo.

Got a call from the area manager and the practice (is that what they call it?) manager almost immediately after. I received the obligatory apology from the area manager but to be honest the practice manager seemed genuinely appalled. He was calling a staff meeting at lunch today and had my letter with him for all to view. He thanked me several times for bringing it to his attention, was receptive and empathetic to my explanation of how people feel in these situations and agreed it was a very poor performance. H e was most apologetic and advised that he will have more frequent staff meetings with "patient care" as a reminder each time. That's all I can ask I guess.

Afternoon lovelies. Thank you again for all your thoughts and good wishes. Without this forum I think we would all be a babbling mess.I have been ultra sounded to the eyeballs again today by two sonographers and the doctor herself. Yay for the excellent team at I-Med who did not keep me waiting and talked to me the whole way through about their thoughts. This makes such a huge difference.The consensus appears to be that they are "reasonably" sure the MRI has picked up scar tissue and surgical changes. My new surgeon (the old one is on long service leave) will have to give the all clear on Tuesday. I am taking this as all positive right now. I have chosen the new surgeon as she is one of the few who will come out of theatre and up to the ward to check on her patients personally. And it's nice to have another girl on the team.As to the wall. (goodness that felt good). Well, I have to finish that now (and go to the dump).So woo hoo. Cheers ladies. It's wine o"clock.

How beautiful is it that if we know someone is going through something tough, even though we don't actually know them in the real world, they are in our thoughts until they get through the fog. It's a kind of connection that no one else can understand.

So much for good vibes. Scan day sucked . They've called me back.

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Sister
Member
7 years ago
@kezmusc All the best - fingers crossed.

@arpie I'm furious for you. Are there any big guns you can enlist?
arpie
Member
7 years ago
I can't believe they make it THIS difficult to have a biopsy. I didn't mind this time last year, cos I had convinced myself it was cysts. This year is different!

I can't even go to another town without having another ultrasound cos they won't believe what the others have done & won't act on the Specialist's referral/report if the US wasn't done in their rooms. No guarantee even then, even if the 'films' are sent thru in advance. I have a DVD of them - but don't know if any 'other' Rads Dept can read them.

A real PAIN IN THE ARSE & time wasting! 🙁
tigerbeth
Member
7 years ago
@kezmusc here's hoping for a good outcome ! Waiting sucks ! Thinking of you xx

@arpie sorry you're still waiting ! that sucks too ! Hope you get an appointment soon , hugs xx
Doin_it
Member
7 years ago
All the best @kezmusc. Will have everything crossed for you. Big virtual hugs xx
arpie
Member
7 years ago
All the best @kezmusc xx

I know the feeling tho .... got a callback from mu US 10 days ago & still can't get a fucking appointment for a biopsy! (Even at Newcastle!) :(
Zoffiel
Member
7 years ago
XXX
kezmusc
Member
7 years ago
Here we go with another scan tomorrow. Time to check up on the mystery whatever it is from the last MRI and see what it's up to. Hopefully it has magically disappeared. Then the annoying wait for results on Tuesday.

You know the old saying...................
Doin_it
Member
7 years ago
Awesome news @kezmusc. So pleased xx
bambam
Member
8 years ago
Keep your pecker up,think the worst and hope for the best sending you lots of hugs and good wishes we can't change anything we just deal with it the best we can with lots of family and friends love and support then there is us ,Iam just beginning my journey hope you get a positive report Love bambam.
onemargie
Member
8 years ago
you little ripper love thats awesome news xx

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