Hey guys,
Well I delayed it by a week but the scan is tomorrow and I'm really scared, could you let me know what to expect please? I will be driving just over an hour there and back.
I feel like this could be the end of life as I know it....or, I guess, there is a chance it could be good news.
Please no nasty comments. I've just about recovered enough from the last one.
xxx
hi laineee think your been a bit dramatic. we all have to go though it. i have one every 3 months see how i am doing. maybe think you should have someone with you if you feel so vulnerable tc over in no time. you will feel a hot flush though your body when they put the dye in. doesn't hurt if you are traveling back on your own i think you need give it a hr break first.
I'm sorry you find my fear dramatic...time to delete this account. I have never had a CT scan before, nor have I had cancer. All the best.
Laineee we are all in the same boat. never get through this if not strong, we all had ct first time/ lung cancer first time.
I'm not strong. My point. I have no support thus came here yet everytime I post I'm critisised for being me. Can you help with how to delete this account please?
Thus my post...for support. But hey, I'm being DRAMATIC. Thanks that helped a lot...oh no I'm sobbing. Why be so horrid? Just because you guys are cancer veterans doesn't mean you can look down and laugh at the newbies...this is our LIVES!
no one is laughing at you Laineee but the more you post the more dramatic you appear to be.
Well it won't be will it...I didn't even know about the dye. But hey, I'm DRAMATIC. How DARE I ask for advice when you guys are better than me because you've had cancer for longer.
So being scared our of my mind is DRAMATIC to you?
Laineee they must of gave you sheet with what to expect on your CT with contrast. ? Contrast material. A special dye called contrast material is needed for some CTscans to help highlight the areas of your body being examined. The contrastmaterial blocks X-rays and appears white on images, which can help emphasize blood vessels, intestines or other structures.
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