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sammy1970
9 years agoMember
Scared
Hi everyone I have been on falodex for one year my scan just showed a small on rib but stable my ca15/is going up still so my oncolist just sent for brain liver lung scans Friday iam soo scared really bab anxierty she isn't worried but I just have a feeling she seems to think it will stay contained in bone if anyone can help it would be greatly needed I am depressed
14 Replies
- sammy1970MemberThankyou everyone for best wishes ❤️
- ShareMemberTerrific Sam, great news !!
- iserbrownMemberGreat news!
- melclarityMemberFantastic Sam!!!! x Melinda
- Wonderful news Sam! Jane x
- brightspaceMemberFab news enjoy the days with family!
- sammy1970MemberHi all just letting you lovely ladies my onconlist rang me this morning to let me know my scans were clear what a relief still see her Thursday and still will be on falodex even though small rib met she knew I would be stressed how lovely is she thank you for your support and wishing you all a big hug thankyou sam xxxx
- Brenda5MemberNo one likes scans especially me. I mean its stressful enough just getting through the scan but then you have to wait on the results so theres no immediate reward and you just go home. I reckon they would give us a lollypop or a beer or something lol. The further scans is what they call staging. The doctors have a good look at the whole of your body to make sure they haven't missed anything else. From there they have an online conference between each other and plan the best course of treatment. There is also a quality of life aspect as who the heck wants to be sick as a dog from chemo forever. Don't worry, just have whatever treatment is advised and muddle through. My dads been fighting bone cancer for quite a while but I don't think its managed to get itself in to any vital organs. Think of chemo like snipping a hedge so it doesn't go crazy and turn in to a tree. It just maintenance right? Focus on your life and your loved ones.
- Jess_BCNAMemberHi there Sammy, I just wanted to jump in to say hello and to let you know that the Online Network is here to support you. Sometimes it can also be beneficial to talk to someone to get that little bit of additional support when your going through a tough time, the Cancer Council offer a very good over the phone service which is available to yourself and your friends and family. The number is 13 11 20. If you need any help on the network, or finding additional support, please just let me know.
- adeanMemberIts only natural to be scared l think we always set ourelves up in our minds for the worse. Im 4/5 years post and next week lm having my yearly mammo and my brain is in overload again. Its part of our deal l suppose. I hope all is good for you . Adean