I was diagnosed with esophageal cancer last Dec and had surgery April 10th of this year. My first 3 month checkup showed NED however there are a couple of spots on my liver that have darkened since the last CT so per the radiologist suggested an MRI as the spots are too small to biopsy.
Yes, I too have scan anxiety, not quite as bad as when I went thru the initial staging process but still always in the back of my mind.
I’m grateful I’ve had the summer to work on building up my body with walking my dogs, doing yoga, golf, mowing my yard. @ this stage there is nothing I can’t do that I did before my diagnosis. Now I am going thru a program called Live Strong @ my YMCA which is for cancer survivors and their caregivers. We do strength training, cardio, yoga and some mat exercises for balance. This is a 12 week program twice a week for about an hour each session. We have 8 cancer survivors and three caregivers in our class.
My point in telling you this is because the more I engage in the daily activities that I enjoyed in the past and staying engaged with people that matter and care about me, the better I feel. I do think about my upcoming MRI and my 2nd 3 month checkup, but I refuse to let it control my life. I will do what I can to keep this cancer from coming back by my diet, physical activity and God’s mercy.
Peace and courage as you continue your journey.