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@gingerw

In 1987, I had surgery for cervical cancer. In 2008 it was malignant melanoma on my right forearm [a beautiful 32 Stitch scar is my daily reminder!]. Other skin cancers have been removed over the years. In 2017 I was diagnosed with MGUS and have been monitored every quarter until this year. This time my hematologist-oncologist decided to let me go for 6 months since labs were showing consistent readings. On July 10th the labs came back way out of range. My nephrologist [I have a rare kidney disease, too] and hematologist-oncologist had a telephone conference and I am now waiting for a PET CT scan. It was supposed to have been this past Tuesday but the machine broke down; I got the call while in my car on the way there. I did what any good person would do. Turned my car around and went and had a very good breakfast! It is now scheduled for this Friday 26th July. I have felt like I am treading in quicksand all week. No energy, no interest. My body is rebelling with a sinus infection again, I think in response. It doesn't help that next Tuesday I move 700 miles away. I already have a new hematologist-oncologist in the area of my new town. But I am scared and this will be another cancer recurrence if it has morphed into multiple myeloma. Thanks for listening.
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Good morning, @gingerw. I'm sorry that your test had to be postponed. I'm sure you are anxious to know the results and delays like this just increase anxiety. Praying for you and hoping for good news after the test on Friday. Hang in there, this too will pass!

@gingerw- My heart goes out to you. I know that dreaded feeling as I just went through it. You have been through so much Ginger, plowing through what stands in your way. I think that after your move you might want to forget unpacking a lot to rest. I know that you probably feel drained and that is prime time to pick up something else. Be careful please, if you will?

🙏🏼 4 u