First Scan Since Completing Treatment

[Jlschueler]

Hey all, I finished my second round of chemo March 15th, and had my first CT scan yesterday. I find out the results tomorrow, and am so nervous! I had a CT scan in October for a surgery related issue and it did not show any new masses or metastases. Has anyone had their first scan come back with new metastases?

06/18-Dx Rectal Cancer
10/18 Surgery-stage IIIC
03/19 Finished 5-FU

[WriterGirl1969]

Hey all, I finished my second round of chemo March 15th, and had my first CT scan yesterday. I find out the results tomorrow, and am so nervous! I had a CT scan in October for a surgery related issue and it did not show any new masses or metastases. Has anyone had their first scan come back with new metastases?

06/18-Dx Rectal Cancer
10/18 Surgery-stage IIIC
03/19 Finished 5-FU

Hi J. I had colon vs. rectal, so unlike you I did not have any scans during treatment, only after. However, it's very natural to be nervous. Even now, when I'm 3 years post-treatment, I still get what we call "scanxiety" as badly as I ever did. It's just part of the journey. My BP is usually up until I can get results. I even developed white coat syndrome thanks to the nerve-wracking adventure that is cancer treatment. Try not to let anticipation of what might be weigh on you too heavily. We have enough to worry about with what we know.

Smiles, hugs and prayers that your scans come back looking positive.
--Tracy

[DarknessEmbraced]

I hope you get good scans!*hugs*