Eastendgirl dreading the CT scan I got a letter today telling me what there scanning for abdomen pelvis thorax with contrast dreading it it says it takes an hour that includes 30 min of preparation
Okay....the staff, technicians and nurses deal with patients who are nervous, terrified and going through the worst time in the lives..every single day, multiple times a day, they will support you, be caring and understanding..they will reassure you, explain every step of the process...they understand how you are feeling and will offer empathy, knowing how scared you are.. if you can breathe.. slowly in your nose and gently out of your mouth, it will make a real difference to you..concentrate on your breathing, not on what's going on around you..focus your mind somewhere else, somewhere special to you, close your eyes and listen to my voice..I will be talking to you..in situations like this, I go to the beach, a quiet deserted beach, I can hear the gentle lapping of the waves, the breeze in the palm trees, a distant bird call and feel myself drifting into a place filled with peace and calm..you got this tango, we've got this..
Eastendgirl. Thank you. I’m just a wreck I appreciate you taking the time to reply it means a lot. Will be glad when it’s over I will be ok just feeling down with every thing. Thank you for been there. Xxx
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
