bone scan done. And doc called...

wallan

Okay ladies. I got home from work yesterday, Friday evening, to find a message on my machine from my oncologists office telling me the doctor has made an appt to see me.

I just had my follow-up Oct. 25 with bloodwork. I also had a bone scan last week because of neck pain and elbow pain. I sort of freaked out when I got that message because it was so unexpected. Any other tests I have had in the past, the doctor has never called me. I always call and am told my tests were normal and they would call me if there was a problem.So now, they have called. I have to wait until this Monday to phone and find out when my appt. is and why I need an appt anyways.

Doesn`t this sound kinda worrisome... I don`t know what to think. My neck pain has died down somewhat. I mean, it has moved to the back. And my elbow is sore and stiff as usual. No change there. I saw the bone scan. There were no lit up sites that I noticed.

So... I don`t know what to think. I guess I need calming down by you lovely ladies.

Wendy A

TenderIsOurMight

Gosh Wendy, I'm so sorry they left you in such a spot! Why don't you consider calling the on-call doctor and asking what's up. Usually they communicate with one another prior to the start of the weekend over important matters, possible calls, etc...(at least I hope so).

If you saw the scan and have seen prior scans and know some about what to look for, that should give you some reassurance, as well as the results of your October blood tests.

I just wish they wouldn't do things like this to nice ladies like us here. How would they feel if this happened to them?

I'm hoping it's just to discuss what your oncologist wants you to report back should your pain return etc.. or other ideas, like a bone strengthener, or such...

Post back, we'll be here.

Tender 

iodine

I just hate when they call on Fridays!  For anything!

But esp. when it's something they give you no good information on and our minds can pull up the worst case scenario and chew it to death all weekend.

BethNY

Just wanted to say that I'm thinking of you.  I know waiting is the pitts, but we're all here for you.  Hoping for good results!

saluki

Wendy---So sorry you have to play this waiting game---I've learned through experience to get all labs and scans taken at the beginning of the week.  Weekend angst is the worst for runaway minds.

As for the bone scans there can be a million reasons to linger over one area and you lay there wondering; there must be something wrong --Why else would they be lingering there?---Really, sometimes it has no relation to what we are thinking--just the protocol involved.

Its really hard to keep yourself from trying to connect the dots.

Keeping you in my thoughts for positive news. 

roseg

Maybe he sees a bit of arthritis or other normal reasons for your discomfort, and rather than blow you off over the phone he wants to go over it with you.

I agree that Friday messages should be outlawed. I think they do that because then they can cross it off their list of "to do" items.

Poppy

Ugh! Every message I ever had from my onc's office has been on a Friday! Waiting it out over the weekend is torture! My thought was the same as Rose's. Maybe he sees something like arthritis and has to tell you in person. Maybe they've just changed policies? I know that my onc's office used to tell me results over the phone and I almost had a heart attack the first time they called to schedule the follow-up! Thankfully everything was ok and I'll be praying that's the case for you too
Try to divert your thoughts this weekend. It's hard to do, but not worrying until you KNOW to worry has given me back a lot of days I would've otherwise lost. xoxoxo

Erica

Member_of_the_Club

Oh there should be a special place in Hell for doctors who do this sort of thing. I would be beside myself. Hang in there. Monday will come.

maryannecb

Yikes,

it sucks that you have to wait to find out what they want. Could be real simple, like "lets go over your results, everything is fine"...then you'll be so happy you'll forget to kill the person that left you dangling.

Fists up!

BethNY

I know today is Sunday, but I've been thinking about you a lot today.  Hoping that you get through when you call first thing tomorrow, and that you get some answers. 

If you speak to a receptionist, that gives you an appt thats a week or two away, I would ask to have your onc call you-- you can't sit around for a week feeling this way waiting for an appt.

big hugs your way

tawyna1

wendy,

so sorry for the stress you must be feeling.

friday calls do suck.

just want ya to no i am thinking of you..

saluki

Thinking of you today.

(((Hugs)))) 

shorfi

Sending hugs to you and thinking about you.

LizM

Wendy,  I have been thinking a lot about you.  I do not understand why they call on Friday.  Don't they get how nervous these tests make us.  Sending a hug your way. 

mke

Hoping for good news from you.

SISKimberly

I'm reading this on Monday, so I hope you found ways to keep your mind busy and time occupied. It is amazing where the mind will take us if we let it.



What's the word? I sending postive thoughts your way.

Kimberly

lexi4

Wendy,

I am hoping that everything is okay. The waiting is awful. Please know I am thinking about you.

Hugs,

Lex

Fitztwins

Just reading this now. Wendy, what is the news?

Janis

Anonymous

Wendy - thinking about you and hoping that you've heard from the onc by now -   hoping that you got good news and that you've been really busy and just haven't had the time to post again and give us your news. 

Doreen 

Member_of_the_Club

Wendy, I've been checking in and am starting to get worried. I hope you spoke with the doc and the news was good.

caaclark

Wendy,

Just letting you know I am thinking of you and hoping things are fine.

momtothree

Wendy, Thinking of you.....praying for good news!

Anonymous

Thinking of you too, Wendy.  I haven't been on in a couple of days and decided I needed to make a quick stop and check on you.  Hope all is well.

Shirley

KariLynn

Hi Wendy,

Hoping all's well and you're too busy to post.

hugs,

Kari

Fitztwins

Wendy, honey we need to you post! I keep checking on you. Prayers that all is well.

Janis

newter

Hi Wendy,

I am thinking of you and hoping all is fine.

snowyday

Here's hoping everything is okay with you, won't it be nice to get to a point where one doesn't feel paranoid when Docs call or won't change an appointment.  I really hope it's okay.

JoanofArdmore

Wendy, I'm sending love and best wishes.Hope to "see" you soon.

Joan

LizM

Wendy, as you can see by the number of people checking in on this thread, we are all thinking of you.  Sending another hug your way and praying all is fine. 

raven81

Wendy, just another worried voice.  Been checking on you since Monday.  Hoping and praying along with everyone else that you are just too busy to check in and that you are okay.

Eileen

shorfi

Hope to "hear" from you soon.