Waiting On Scan Results, Very Scared, Please Help!

sheila63

Waiting On Scan Results, Very Scared, Please Help!

sheila63

Hi Everyone,

I am sitting here waiting on a call from my doctor's office with the results from scans yesterday, and my fear is growing with every moment. 

I have been having breatheing problems for about three months now.  I went to my regular doctor who did a chest xray, and he said it was clear.   So about a month ago I called my oncologist again, and they said a lot allergy related problems were going around, and I should call my other doctor back.  I have toughed it out until as of yesterday when my regular six month scans were due.  I always call them the morning after my scans, and they call me back within an hour saying everything is clear, but it has been over four hours.  I know this sounds crazey, and four hours may not seem that long, but I am just comparing it to the past times.  Also the technician walked me to the door and gave me a symphatic look. 

Having triple negative has kept me in fear but with these symptoms has put me over the edge.  The breathing problems are pretty much all of the time, and not brought on by walking fast, or anything over exerting (I checked that out).  As I sit here I feel I can't take a deep breathe, and I am not getting enough oxygent.  I have not had that much coughing, just some in the morning. 

I am so sorry to keep ranting on about this, but just please keep me in your thoughts, and prayers.  I will let you all know when I get the call. 

BayouBabe

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Please do not worry about what look the technician had on his/her face. Who knows what kind of day they were having, they may just have this look because they know what stress people are under while waiting. Hugs and peace as you wait!

Moderators

Hi Sheila,

The Mods are right there with you, too, holding your hand while you wait! Hang in there and try to stay positive and patient. Please keep us posted; we are thinking of you!

--The Mods

hopefour

So sorry for this fear in your life!! Yes, so understand reading into everything and thinking the worse, but don't go there! The scans may very well be clear and all this will have only worn you out!! Praying they are clear and your breathing is stress related. Hugs!!

bluepearl

You are probably experiencing a panic attack and experiencing shortness of breath...very common. That said, I am truly hoping you get good news. I know waiting for phone calls is torture.

sheila63

They were clear!!!!!  Thank you ladies so much for taking the time to comfort me.  I am sorry for the ranting, and raving but the fear of this disease has made me crazy.  Does it ever get any easier?  Every pain, and ache I have I am always thinking it is back.  It will be a year next month when I finished chemo, but I am much more scared now than I was then.  Thank you again ladies, I can always count on you.

christmasgirl1960

Very, very happy to hear your results, Sheila! Wishing you peace of mind and happy days.

barsco1963

Sheila - I am glad that your wait is over and even happier for you that the scans were clear!

hopefour

So thankful all is well!

bluepearl

Good going Sheila!!!

Ahicks62

I had to laugh when I read this, not that I'm laughing at you, but because I do the same thing. You said that the tech gave you a sympathetic look, I am always quite sure that all techs, doctors, nurses, etc. look at me that way too. My husband thinks thats crazy, but what does he know . I am triple negative also, diagnosed a year ago, so I understand how you feel. I'm so happy your scans were clear!

Iam

Hi Sheila!

Sorry this is coming late to you.  I too feel the way you do and I get attacks, my heart beats fast, my mind goes crazy.  In fact when the nurse took my blood pressure today it was very high!  Never before has it been so high - even the nurse was surprised.  But, I certainly can understand the waiting is intense!  I want immediate answers and they don't come fast enough for me.  I have a hard time sleeping and when I wake up in the morning, my heart starts racing.  I too received good news today and I'm glad you did too.