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Hi folks, I was diagnosed with Stage 2 pancreatic cancer in February 2025, after three doctors told me the solution to my involuntary weight loss was to eat more. I had 12 rounds of folfirinox through September 2025 and distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy in November 2025. I was hospitalized for a non-related issue in January 2026 and a CT scan was done to look at my lungs, it also imaged the pancreas which was termed "unremarkable". Tomorrow I have the first official CT follow up and an appointment with the oncologist. The anxiety is terrible. I would appreciate hearing how others approach these appointments.

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@anne7573217 Usually with a lot less fingernails. Scanxiety is real. I have been getting scans for over 3.5 years to monitor pancreatic cancer. Waiting for the post scan Dr. visit can be nerve wracking too. The first thing that I do is type out my questions for the doctor. I limit myself to three questions and a half hour to pick three. Then I don't look at them again until the morning of the appointment. Otherwise, I would never stop thinking about them. I also have learned to distract myself better over time. Do some things that you enjoy. I go for a long walk with my dog. It also makes me tired which is good. I watch a ballgame, read, listen to music. Are your questions prepared? Do you have anything that you enjoy doing that may help distract you?