The cycle of scans, waiting, scans, waiting can be a difficult one. I'm on a 3 month cycle too. I generally think that I handle it well, but after a scan I do feel the relief. So, I know I'm not entirely honest with myself about how I'm feeling during the lead up to scan day too. The people around us, just want us to be ok so it's not always easy to talk about how we're feeling. It's normal to feel isolated. We're alone with the heaviness of our thoughts. I try to work through the feelings, and don't allow myself to sit in that place for too long. Talking with someone can be helpful.
You may want to reach out to your care team, a social worker or palliative care member, they may be able to help in finding ways for you to work with the waves of depression.
Hiya Lisa - just an update
Had a full body pet scan in sept which shows the right lung SBRT from dec has left nothing but scar tissues! Cancer hasn’t traveled anywhere else. Feeling blessed. They have changed my meds from Xanax to clonazapam and renewed the oxy as I recover from shoulder surgery and fractured ribs due to a recent fall. Anyway I’m doing pretty well.
Hiya Lisa - just an update
Had a full body pet scan in sept which shows the right lung SBRT from dec has left nothing but scar tissues! Cancer hasn’t traveled anywhere else. Feeling blessed. They have changed my meds from Xanax to clonazapam and renewed the oxy as I recover from shoulder surgery and fractured ribs due to a recent fall. Anyway I’m doing pretty well.
Hello @dave56pa!, Ouch!, that fall sounds rough. Your goal should be to stay out of waiting rooms. Stay safe!
It's great to share in your good news of clear scans. Will you remain on a scan surveillance schedule? Every three months, or longer? My next round is in a couple of weeks.
Follow up appointment in 6 mos which I’m pleased has been extended from the every 3 month check ups. I’ll enjoy the break from all the radiation testing for now
Hiya Lisa - just an update
Had a full body pet scan in sept which shows the right lung SBRT from dec has left nothing but scar tissues! Cancer hasn’t traveled anywhere else. Feeling blessed. They have changed my meds from Xanax to clonazapam and renewed the oxy as I recover from shoulder surgery and fractured ribs due to a recent fall. Anyway I’m doing pretty well.
Hello @dave56pa!, Ouch!, that fall sounds rough. Your goal should be to stay out of waiting rooms. Stay safe!
It's great to share in your good news of clear scans. Will you remain on a scan surveillance schedule? Every three months, or longer? My next round is in a couple of weeks.
Follow up appointment in 6 mos which I’m pleased has been extended from the every 3 month check ups. I’ll enjoy the break from all the radiation testing for now