Scanxiety after treatment complete

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Went for my three month check up 9 months after treatment ended and although internal looked fine doctor has ordered a scan as he felt something in my tummy area. He said it was probably nothing but just needed it checked. Needless to say I am worrying and finding it very hard waiting for scan and results. It has brought back lots of memories of initial diagnosis and treatment. Has anyone else experienced this after treatment? I was Stage 2 Grade 3 and had hysterectomy, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

  • Hi I think we can all agree the wait for appointments and resulting results are the hardest part of our journey. We've all been there so can share your anxiety. They usually take two weeks so try and take your mind off things, easy to say, hard to do.

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  • Hi ShanLan, it's good that he has ordered a scan, that would reassure me and has done over the last year I have had 2 scans. I didn't worry as much waiting for the results because I thought I'd I had a recurrence at least it would be caught early. I rang up the xray department each time to say that I was available for any cancellation and each time for the scan within a few days ago definately recommend doing that. Good luck, I hope you can find something to get engrossed in to keep your mind off the worry, hard though. Big hug xx

  • Thank you- trying to keep positive. It is an ultrasound and booked in for a couple of days