Scanxiety for bone scan- support and prayers appreciated

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misswim
misswim Member Posts: 931
edited June 2014 in Not Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastases but Concerned

Hi ladies: I posted here briefly regarding ongoing back pain for which I am finally getting a bone scan tommorrow. I am finding myself now feeling like I want to jump off a legde.......what if it is bad, what if my inconouis early stage cancer isn't that. My whole life could change in 24 hours, and I am so scared. Afraid to leave the house, afraid there is no treatment for me, afraid my life is not going to go on. I really don't know what to do. How do you brave ladies do it? How do you treat bone mets? I am in the New England area, any reccomendations for a bigger cancer center or doctor in this area? I am so scared, please, please help. My husband lost his mom to mbc at 2 years old, I can't imagine him having to go through this again, and my son......... he doesn't deserve it. I am so scared I can't stop crying.

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  • bak94
    bak94 Member Posts: 1,846
    edited September 2011

    Sending hugs to you. I always freak out with scans also. Just remember there are many things your pain could be coming from, but I know that doesn't stop the worry before you find out the results. Praying for a clean scan for you.

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  • Jellydonut
    Jellydonut Member Posts: 1,043
    edited September 2011

    I feel for you, I really do.  Many of us on this forum endured the same fright.

    This is a time that calls for: Better Living Through Chemistry -- call your Onc and ask him to prescribe one of the Benzos (ativan, valium, xanax) to calm you.  One milligram, or less, should work for you, but please do not drive when taking Benzos.

    Back pain can have numerous causes, so it doesn't mean that your back pain is cancer. "We" here tend to think of the worse case scenario first, and it's understandable, but often times the results are better than expected.  That's what I wish for you.

    Take a warm bath tonight, watch funny shows, talk with "upbeat" friends (you don't need downers tonight!), relax and hopefully take your medication.

    The scan will be over before you know it.

    Sending big hugs and good vibes,

    Jelly

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  • misswim
    misswim Member Posts: 931
    edited September 2011

    Off to get my shot of dye. I have my scan at 1. Please send prayers.

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