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Hi all

i had a scan in Thursday the 4th of January and I received a letter on Monday the 8th of January which said I needed to return for a 2nd scan on the 19th. Apparently the consultant Radiologist has asked that I return as she/he wants to prepare the report . I’m trying to not worry about tomorrow’s MRI. 

I hope this is just standard and nothing more . Just feel the need to talk as I can’t confined in anyone at the moment and I am hoping to resume a normal life with hopefully good news.

im probably worrying unnecessarily. However it does seem quick that a letter with appointment so soon . I think I’m getting a bit self absorbed and if it’s not good news , what can I do ?

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    Hi Springing,

    A very warm welcome to our forum. Many of us get called back for further scans. Try not to over think this. Not all recalls end up being bad news.  It may be that your previous scan was not as clear as it could have been, or the radiologist may have noticed something. Waiting for results is always a worrying time, but it won't be long now before you find out. If it's not good news, you will cope with it, like we all do. 

    However, I hope that all goes well tomorrow and that nothing untoward is found.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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    Thank you Jolamine.

    I’ve had the 2nd MRI scan and just got to keep myself busy , hopefully a letter of something positive from the consultant . Glad to be able to chat on here. Lots of people close to me going through difficult times and I don’t want to be talking to them about this .

    My husband will be flying out to the USA tomorrow to see his folks , his youngest sister has told to back asap as their dad is very poorly and has very little time left .

    So I’m reassuring my husband that I am fine and nowt to be concerned about. He needs me and I just don’t want him have someone else to worry about. He’s got enough his plate . 

    a couple of friends are having chemotherapy and so I don’t talk to them about scans etc for obvious reasons. My mother died from brain cancer two years ago .so my network has somewhat decreased over recent years. 

    it’s good to be able to say what’s on our minds and of load anxiety, it’s difficult to open to those we are close to as it’s just causes burden and upset on those who often don’t need to listen to petty things etc.

    thank you again and hopefully good news will be on its way. 

    I will let you know of the results as soon as I hear , fingers crossed 

    xx

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