PET/CT done on Monday

[Nik Colon]

I have the CD's, just wish I could understand exactly what to look for. 2 discs. Interesting tho. As I mentioned, I don't see my onc till next Tuesday
I will update here when I get the results. Kinda nervous

[michelle c]

Waiting sucks That's a long time to wait for results. Hang in there and wishing you the best for your results. Keep busy and distracted in the meantime. It's not easy but it does help to ward off the looming anxiety. Did you have your CEA tested also?
Probably best not to try to read or decify the CD's - too easy to see something that's not there or misread them. When I was getting down once from having a CT, I looked up at the screen and saw lots of "blobs" on it - of course, for a minute, I imagined that all those blobs were tumours They weren't of course Just my crazy anxious mind.

[Jacques]

I have the CD's, just wish I could understand exactly what to look for. 2 discs. Interesting tho. As I mentioned, I don't see my onc till next Tuesday
I will update here when I get the results. Kinda nervous

Do you know if the radiologists are going to compare this PET/CT scan with the CT scans from your former hospital? Do you have CDs of your earlier scans from the other facility? If so, it would be nice if the radiologist could have a look at the sequence of scans over time to see if there is a pattern or a trend.

I think that normally when a doctor prescribes a scan he/she will give the context in the prescription so that the radiologist will know what the original diagnosis was and what he/she should focus on. For example, "something like: : "RX: a CTscan of the thorax of colon cancer patient to check on status of suspicious nodules found earlier in the lower right lobe..." , or whatever...

[CLD]

Good luck Nik!

[Nik Colon]

Thanks everyone. I have been going here for awhile (did my last 6 tx here) and think they have all my previous scans.

[Jleefitness]

Sending you good vibes from arkansas. Waiting on scan results are so shitty, really wish they can tell you same day or the very next following day. I wonder if the docs really understand how much of a torture it is.

[AppleTree]

Sending you best wishes as you wait. Waiting is awful and the mind can imagine all sorts of things. Too bad you have to wait such a long time.

[esscape]

I'm sending you good vibes from istanbul. Good luck:)

[DarknessEmbraced]

Sending good vibes from Canada!*hugs* Hope you get good results Nik!

[Nik Colon]

Thanks. I don't know why my follow up this time is so long, normally for my CTs it's has always been 2 days. Maybe whoever is reading it or my onc aren't available til then this time, but it sux.

[Joannerogers]

Nik, call them tomorrow and get a verbal report. I do it all the time! I don't like waiting.

[Nik Colon]

Nik, call them tomorrow and get a verbal report. I do it all the time! I don't like waiting.

I will try. Right now I am dealing with some issues which are more important to me than my results. I will see what tomorrow brings, but thank you. I will update with all details soon.

[Cowgirl918]

I hate waiting. I listen to Vilca when she speaks of patience and try to learn. I am wishing and praying for the very best results.

[Nik Colon]

Thank you all again. For pet owners you may know where I am coming from. Although I am sure many dont have ferrets, we do. 2 males (Loki and Chaos) Loki recently fell ill, brought him in and did what we could afford. Steroids and Protein food powder. It's been a week and today he really didn't want any. I have grown up with animals since I was born. I know he is at his end. I am torn, bring him in in the morning or let him be at home. His brother just a few hrs ago left his side and went up top, laid down with his nose poking out, then went into their other sleeping place. To me it was another sign. My heart is broken as I don't know what to do. My parent said they would pay to bring him in tomorrow if I wanted, but I know animals know and don't want to if it's what he wants. I am a mess tho. We brought them to our room and had his food to eat but he didn't want it. I know this is not good. I do not want to force him as animals know what they need. I just can't get over the sadness I feel. Let him go natural at home or bring him in. I feel he wants to go at home. I told him I loved him and if he needed to go it was ok. I'm sure others who don't know ferrets may not view them the same as dogs or cats or other animals, but they are my babies and it breaks my heart. So, I apologize if I'm moody. Loki, my scans, and other issues are making my time right now difficult. I can type about it but can't talk about it without breaking down.

[spinnz]

Nik, I am so sorry you are going through this, especially while you are waiting on scan results!! ((((HUGS))))