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“Getting a cancer diagnosis is extremely stressful, and that brings a whole load of emotions, and lack of sleep certainly does not help. I think many of us have periods of insomnia. I experienced a long period of not sleeping. I could go off to sleep quite quickly, but after an hour I would find myself wide awake again, and would spend the rest of the night getting frustrated because I couldn't sleep."
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I don’t think you’re silly at all-I feel very claustrophobic in there too. What I found helpful was to wear an eye mask. Then I tried to shift my thoughts to being in a better place, like going along a lovely beach. Tell the staff you find it difficult-I’ve always found them really helpful. And you can stop the scan at any time if it becomes unbearable for you-you should have a little buzzer thing to keep in your hand to press to make the scan stop if you need to.
If you ever have to do another one after Sunday, you can ask your gp to prescribe something to help you-I’ve been offered a sedative myself due to the state I get into!
I sometimes have problems with needles going in too, so your concerns are very real and it is all very nerve wracking.
Sarah xx
