Scanxiety

Certainly does Marianne!

I used to think nothing of CT/MRI scans etc but not anymore. Years ago, these were the norm for me not for cancer, but I have a genetic disorder (Tuberous Sclerosis) which causes me to have brain lesions which jus sit there doing nothing and for which was decided nothing needed done. Obviously,this is what contributed to my epilepsy years ago but now I'm going through it with Jay it is sheer hell. 

Hi Marianne26

It most certainly does. The problem with Cancer it haunts us and when the scan appointments appear up pop the anxiety and ghost of fear. 
Then you won’t want to see a postman or answer the phone. that’s how I am anyway. 
Good luck with your scan.

I’ll be thinking of you 

Mines Friday. I’m having a glass of wine and a galaxy bar afterwards  That’s my treat to self. 
x

Good luck with yours, I have a month to wait. Yes, when I'm expecting the phone call re. results, my wineglass is always full. Best of x

Hi Marianne26 It’s a horrible time. It does come around very fast. I wish I had one of those machines  they have in the airport an could go through everyday and not have to worry. Wishing you the very best sending hugs xx

It’s rotten ! I had forgotten so much about it all but was back yesterday with mum in oncology and despite them doing a wonderful job it’s not where anyone wants to be . 
However Marianne26 and Artsie I am holding out for good news and it’s also the most wonderful feeling when that comes through .

I did read that they are close to a vaccine for bowel cancer ! Hold on tight and hope it goes smoothly .

Court 

Wow! Yes Court that would be I'm just going to say it! f*ckn fantastic.

Hope tomorrow goes ok for you PattyK

I’m in the TRACC research Court it’s not going to help me but they’re looking for a DNA type that can lead to my cancer. It’s amazing. And I am they’re number 1. Ha ha yes I was the first to volunteer after Covid and the nurse that started it with me just before my operation always tries to find me when I give my blood. 
I hope that no one will go through this in the future. They’ll be able to tell by a blood test. Well that’s the hope and one day in the future it will be gone before it starts x

Thank you! Trying not to dwell on it too much. Stomach is doing backflips and somersaults. Jay's resigned to the fact that he may need the nephrostomy or stent so hopefully they'll be able to do one. In saying that his ankles are still well down, and he is looking, a bit better today (or maybe it's just me trying to convince myself) his face actually had a bit of colour about it today wee bits of `rosy red` on the cheeks apart from the pale grey I've seen the last few weeks. Still a bit on the scrawny side with the arms and legs but the arms look as though they have filled out slightly as I say maybe me having a `vivid imagination` Will keep you all posted re tomorrow. Thanks again

Vicky x

Hey Court! 

Just typed in the vaccine thing for Bowel Cancer and it came up on the Cancer Research website and if I am reading it right it's in production now and it is completed well think first phase is at the end of December. Wonder if they will be looking for people to do trials and wonder if it will be offered. Oh that would be brilliant because I think Jay could be a candidate for it.