Good Afternoon All
At the minute I am sat in the image centre waiting for Mark, as he’s having a MRI scan- to make sure the Chemotherapy is doing what they hope.. and that’s shrinking! The nurse was lovely, she asked mark what radio station he wanted and before he could answer with, I will be ok thank you! I said he a MASSIVE Black Sabbath fan! And she said she will see what she can do!
Mark left me and all we can all hear in the waiting room is Black Sabbath Music!! Bloody love it x
Mark has been very nervous today, and I’ve been trying to be upbeat, and be positive - But… I am so bloody scared,
what happens if the cancer hasn’t shrunk?
Will chemo carry on?
will they still do the radiotherapy?
Has anyone else has 4 sessions of chemo, with 2 to go and having theses scans?
After the MRI, we have to go across to the CT scanner and he will have three CT scans and this will let us know if it has spread to any other parts of his body. Again we are scared stiff of these results. How long do they take to get back?
what happens if it’s spread?
I feel right now that we are right back at the beginning having the scans to see what it was, what stage it was.. didn’t think I would feel like this again x
Fingers Crossed
lots of love
C xx
Praying for you both sweetie. Scanxiety is REAL. And, unfortunately, it doesn't seem to get easier.
I will be having a surveillance colonoscopy on Apr 2, 4 months earlier than I expected. The doctor has good, rational and not scary reasons for doing it now but it has me more worried than I'd like to admit.
The unknown is so hard to manage. My imagination takes off like a hamster in a wheel and goes in every imaginable direction. The only thing that seems to help is massive distractions. Lol
Hopefully you will get your answers soon.
Hi WaltD,
Your post struck a chord with me. How difficult the wait for results is! I thought the worst was over after the initial results were confirmed and a plan was formed. Now the wait for the operation and any follow up treatment continues on.
I have had friends and family affected by various cancers and I thought I understood their situation at the time. How wrong I was! Suddenly, you are plunged into another world of scans, tests and consultations. I can only hope for good news for your husband and send thoughts and prayers. Take care and rest assured that there are many people on this forum who understand what you conveyed in your post. x
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