Scan on the Horizon...
laura
Hi,
So sorry you're facing 'the dread', it's so horrible isn't it?! In the early days when I had regular scans I found that it really overwhelmed me and I had no idea what to do. It gets easier when they are less regular, but then it's such a shock when the fear rolls back and you feel like you return to the world of treatment, lacking all control over your body.
I hope you don't have to wait too long for the scan now - and with the results, could you call your nurse to get them over the phone? That's what I do and they're very good and phone me the next day.
You're not alone in this so do stay in touch during the horrible waiting period xx
The Salty Cow
Scanxiety. It's a thing and its horrible. I find that worrying makes me worse, I let the worry in, acknowledge it and deal with it another time. I have to tell myself its good to be checked and I've got to do it but worrying won't make the call come any quicker, it won't make the scan any easier and its , actually, going to make the experience harder for me.
I hope its over & done with quickly and you can get a quick result x
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Hello all,
I have a scan coming at the end of the month and for the last week I've been feeling so much dread. I'm not sleeping well too. While there's no reason to expect bad news I can't help fearing the worst. I don't know how long I'll need to wait for the results either, as my usual consultant has moved to a different hospital. I haven't had a scan for nearly a year now, which I'm very grateful for, but all my fear is just rushing back and I'm starting to feel very overwhelmed. I know I should practice self care, but sometimes it is easier said than done.