Yet another scan Monday

Options
pupfoster1
pupfoster1 Member Posts: 1,484
edited June 2014 in Stage III Breast Cancer

As some of you know I have been having continued pain in my collar bone area as well as into the neck and shoulder.  The area above the collar bone will puff up on ocassion and I feel a couple little nodules there when it does.  My onc was out of town last week so the NP saw me and recommended a chest CT as I haven't had one of that area yet.  So far all my other scans have come back clean, but I can't help but worry in the back of my mind that my "luck" is going to run out at some point.  My husband thinks I'm driving myself crazy.  I can't help it though.  All these aches and pains I've been having I NEVER had before BC, so how am I to know what is "normal" at this point?  And being Stage III makes it more worrisome.  Anyhow I am hoping and praying all will go well on Monday.  I'll let you all know when I hear something.

Love,

Sharon

· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • paml
    paml Member Posts: 81
    edited July 2010

    Hi Sharon,

    Just read your post. I will be thinking of you on Monday and praying all goes well.  The waiting game is a hard one. Let us know how it turns out. This disease stinks!

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited July 2010

    Hey pup, I know how you feel.  Every time a new 'something' is felt its almost as if someone flicks a switch that sends all the worst thoughts careening through your mind. BREATHE.........in and out............in and out. Try to stay calm. I am with you literally as I am waiting for results from bone scan and CT's on Monday.  It is unfortunate that we must be ever vigilant, but I think we can cope, handle, live with, what ever term you want to use, better if we take one day at a time and try not to project with the 'what if's'. Living in the now is a good thing and when Monday comes and the tests are done then we will deal with what ever the verdict is because that will then be the now. Love n hugs. chrissyb

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • littletower
    littletower Member Posts: 333
    edited July 2010

    Hey Sharon, I'll be thinking of you on Monday, keeping toes, fingers and assorted body parts crossed that all is ok. Hugs and all good things to you.

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Pure
    Pure Member Posts: 1,796
    edited July 2010

    I am with you:) Let us know how it goes..

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • amlg1
    amlg1 Member Posts: 596
    edited July 2010

    Also will be thinking of you.Praying for clear scan.

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • bejuce
    bejuce Member Posts: 97
    edited July 2010

    Adding my prayers and healing thoughts to the list... Wishing you a clean scan!

    Marcia 

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • jenn3
    jenn3 Member Posts: 3,316
    edited July 2010

    We're here with you - let us know how you do.

    (((HUGS)))

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Frankie_
    Frankie_ Member Posts: 422
    edited July 2010

    Sharon,

    I 'm with you and praying and hoping that you get a clean scan on Monday! Try to believe that this scan too will be clean as your other ones were clean! Please keep us posted! Thanks for being there for me while I wait too.

    Love and hugs

    Frankie

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • pupfoster1
    pupfoster1 Member Posts: 1,484
    edited July 2010

    Thanks girls,

    It's good to have you all in my corner.  And it's funny you mentioned "living in the now" Chrissy as I have the book on disk by Eckhart Tolle with that exact name!  I tried to read the print version once but it was very difficult for me to absorb in that form.  I find listening to him is relaxing and it's easier to try to understand.  And that is definitely a big issue for me, the worrying about the future. 

    So thanks again and I'll let you all know as soon as I hear.

    Love,

    Sharon

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • kimber3006
    kimber3006 Member Posts: 586
    edited July 2010
    Ugh, Sharon, so sorry you're having to go through another one!  Praying for a clean scan and no more scary symptoms for at least a very long time.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Octobergirl
    Octobergirl Member Posts: 334
    edited July 2010

    Hi Sharon,

    I will  speak your name in my morning meditation tomorrow and send good thoughts throughout the day.  I love Eckert Tolle's writing, too. He has such presence and clarity.  Best wishes.

    Molly 

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • flopsy
    flopsy Member Posts: 365
    edited July 2010

    Sharon,  Think only positive thoughts during your scan and imagine you are on a beautiful white sandy beach playing and laughing in the surf.  Hope everything goes well.  By the way, is this on the side where you have had surg. because could be related to recent surg?  I am still having some issues around underarm and shoulder from surg of 5/18/2010.  I think my chemo has caused this.  Let us know what they find, but I know it is all good.  LOL,gin2ca

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Bugs
    Bugs Member Posts: 1,719
    edited July 2010

    Sharon,

    You'll be in my thoughts today. {{hugs}}}

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • RobinNY
    RobinNY Member Posts: 766
    edited July 2010

    prayers from NY from another BC sister!

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited July 2010

    Hey Sharon, I have never heard of Eckert Tolle nor his book but I'm glad you have.  The 'living in the now' for me just came from my heart and trying to get myself to a place of peace and acceptance.  I did not find this site until June this year so I have had almost seven years to try and deal with this monster on my own and I came to the realisation a long time ago that trying to tell the future was a very futile thing to do....unless you have a very good crystal ball and know how to use it........and since I don't have either I learned how to deal in the now.....one foot infront of the other.  Most people who know me well often ask how I am so calm about everything and they always get the same answer .....Now is where I'm at and its a nice place to be.  Good luck with your scans and with finding your 'now'. P.S. Mine were all good. Love n hugs. chrissy

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Frankie_
    Frankie_ Member Posts: 422
    edited July 2010

    Sharon, we are camping now -BlackBerry's are a good thing! Just wanted to drop in and let you know I 'm thinking of you! Hope you're not having to wait long for results.

    Love

    Frankie

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • pupfoster1
    pupfoster1 Member Posts: 1,484
    edited July 2010

    Hey Frankie,

    Thanks for checking in.  Haven't heard anything yet and I was too chicken to call while I was at work for fear of bad news.  SHIT, I HATE, HATE, HATE this!  (Did I mention I HATE this?)  So I will call tomorrow.  I hope you have been able to relax a little while camping.  How's it been going???

    Sharon

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Categories