Having a scan? Waiting on results? The waiting room is open!

Shetlandpony - I wasn't sure what to expect but I do feel like there was a shift in my body. I have another appointment on Monday, I think acupuncture could be something you need to do a few times for full benefits? I'll try it, can't hurt right? Well, maybe a little...hahaha

Ronniekay, All that is good to know as I plan to start using some of the centers benefits available to me including acupuncture. I had my first massage a week ago and that actually brought up some new aches and pains for me which have since settled down. Interesting and good to know that you can expect "weirdness". I too could use some anxiety relief but want to stay away from meds if possible due to liver mets. I like that "wasn't broken" too!

Ronniekay, I had my 2nd acupuncture appointment yesterday. I'm not really sure what to make of it, I'm trying to keep an open mind as I too am looking for alternative ways to deal with everything. In my consultation, I may have lead my acupuncturist to believe that I was looking for relief from my chemo side effects. I didn't put too much emphasis on my depression, I think I was embarrassed to say that depression was a big concern for me and something I wanted to work on. So yesterday I mentioned it again, and he said that it's part of the whole process.

I guess my expectations were that I'd feel more at peace afterwards, I do have insurance so I may keep trying. I have an appointment this week with my GP, I'm going to ask for some anti-depressants as I feel like I need a little help. How often do you go for acupuncture?

Ronniekay, I can be a bit self conscious too. I am uncomfortable having my body too exposed even though I have not had any surgery. I left on the undies too the first time. It just seemed more sanitary! I mostly enjoy spinal and shoulder massage anyway. But also flipped over for a facial and upper chest massage which was heavenly. She never took the sheet lower than my armpits thankfully or I would've told her I wasn't comfortable with that. I would not like a comment on my recon either, compliment or not. I'm a bit body shy.....Shetland, Yes, I am entitled to a free massage once a week at my center. They have a lot of free programs open to us. I haven't gone for second massage yet as I usually have to leave work for appts. I want to try everything too such as a support group, art therapy, whatever I can to stay busy and active. Haven't tried acupuncture yet, but I wonder if it will get ON my nerves more than settle them??? Estela, We have access to a free phycologist at my center who I utilized the other day. I need a little help with anxiety and mild depression too, but don't want to put more meds through my liver. I really liked her and plan to see her again. It was VERY helpful to have a non-partial ear to bend and take some of the burden off of my DH.

I got my CT scan results today, my oncologist says I should put it on my fridge.

My pulmonary nodules have decreased in size or resolved and my largest nodule has shrunk from 1.8cm to 1.4cm. Abdomen and Pelvis is clean. I know I should be happy about this, but I think my new anti-depressants have turned me into a robot. I caved, I figure I'll give the anti-depressants a try and see if it helps. Artistaheart, I'm also considering taking some art classes...something to keep me inspired and busy.

Round 4 tomorrow......

exbrnxgrl good luck with your pet scan!

Very, very good news, exbrnxgrl!

Wonderful news Caryn!

Great news!!!!

That's great Caryn! I agree, the waiting on the results is the worst part!

I have my CT/Bone scan on Friday. It was scheduled at the beginning of February, so I've had to do some serious waiting on these. They don't normally schedule that far out, but I had some GI issues and they wanted to hold off on the scans in case I had to have x-rays.

So, scans on Friday, treatment the following Tuesday. My onco will be on vacation next week, am hoping I can get someone to give me the results. I will lose my mind if I have to wait until the onco appt on 4/4 because of the right hip pain. It has eased off, but it hasn't gone away completely.

Keeping fingers crossed.

Wonderful news Caryn!!!

Scanxiety is in full effect around here and I am beside myself with anxiety. Today we get the results of my mother's latest scan to see if her current chemo is still working and her MUGA results after she began showing some signs that could possibly indicate a heart issue. She's been having trouble getting her counts up too, even with an extra week between cycles, so she's also having blood work to see how her counts are after having had another transfusion (2 units) with her last chemo. Our concern is that even though the mets are still contained to the bone with no organ involvement, the effect of the chemo may limit her options. The good thing is that aside from swollen ankles and legs, she feels fantastic. Her pain has always been the best indicator of progression, so at least there's that.

On top of all of that, my husband has a very enlarged inguinal node and no sign of infection that might have been the cause, so he is now scheduled for an excisional biopsy to try to rule out lymphoma or other type of malignancy. He's had some imaging done in the meantime to look for other enlarged nodes or possible problems, but they won't give us the results until his pre-surgical appointment next week. So frustrating!

If only they served wine in this virtual waiting room!

My thoughts to anyone waiting on results.

Thank you Linda. I am happy to report that her counts are up, her scans still showed stable, and her MUGA was fine. The onc is taking her off of chemo and switching her to Faslodex. This way he can go back to that chemo again down the road. Such great news! Whew! Now I just hope my DH's results are benign. Definitely been feeling the physical and emotional effects of all of this stress. Such is life when you love others I suppose

Thank you again!