Eastendgirl it’s not knowing any thing it really gets to you the tumour I have seems to be big which is a worry you get to wonder what they can do You get so down with constant toilet trips and blood mucus even passing wind some times go to the bath room incase it’s more than just wind. Can all get you down if you let it. I don’t go out any more because of needing toilet. Don’t know how I will go on Thursday for the scan with constantly needing the loo how do you cope with all that xx
First of all..the scan..the technician will be used to reassuring and caring for you, you won't be the first patient in that situation..
Due to other health issues I have been housebound [essential medical appts only] since Oct 2019 and have had to accept the different way of life.. I have adapted over the past 50 years following major health issues.. this situation is just another one to add to the list...
This situation is slightly different, in as much as the previous conditions were dealt with by surgery...depending upon the diagnosis and prognosis, this is very different.
I am a realist, always have been, my glass is always half full, I'm a survivor, proven that time after time for almost 77 years.. so I will stay strong, offer love, support, care and understanding where I can.. in the meantime, I will look for the positive in every day...we have endured the storm [ I live in Scotland] no structural damage.. so all good..tomorrow I will take part in the RBS bird count.. and enjoy watching the birds who visit me every day ️
take care , I'll be holding your hand on Thursday if that's okay with you xx
Eastendgirl you are amazing I’m sorry life as not been so kind to you you sound to have been through such a lot and yes you are a survivor you are a strong lady lovely when birds come to visit your garden I love to watch the birds brings you closer to nature You are very supportive and caring and I will take you up on holding my hand on Thursday lots of love to you my dear friend xxx
James4000 hi James thank you James I just love watching the birds I have to smile they come in my garden especially in the summer when it’s hot and I love to sit and watch them drinking water from my waterfalls I sit very still I have a large blue and gold macaw as my baby so yes I love birds xx
James4000 hi James how are you doing hope your ok I had my CT scan today wasn’t as bad as I thought scan didn’t take long. My arms are a right bruised mess with them trying to find a vain to put cannula in they tried 4 different sites to put it in got it in at last so what comes next I’m not sure I guess just wait again let us know how things are going for you lots of love xx
I'm due to have my 3rd scan- PET - today after it was rearranged from a week ago.
Sorry, been quiet on here these past few days. Been feeling pretty good. A bit of a pause between scans and some time passing making me feel a bit more positive.
Am nervous about the PET scan. Will be there for hours and they inject you with low radiation. But I hear it's nothing to worry about. I imagine the MDT will then re-review my case next Friday inc the PET scan. It's to look at some lymphs near the tumour so they can determine if they should do some oncology or go straight to surgery. I'm stressed about those next steps but trying not to to look too far ahead. And I am reassured that whichever pathway the medics want to take, it should lead to treatment, cure and hopefully in time total recovery.
James4000 I’m pretty sure the pet scan will be ok it’s all ways the thought of going and waiting at least after that they will have a plan that’s right for you hope all goes well for you will be thinking about you. X
James4000 glad it wasn’t too stressful at least now your on the right path to getting things done what is a PET scan is it simllar to all the other scans with contrast. Keep in touch with us and I’m thinking of you x
