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PET scan later today

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    • June 4, 2019 at 5:28 pm
    MelanomaMike
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      Hi family, well, today is tje big day for my dreadful PET, AS You all know, i have severe claustrophobia and backed out my last one scheduled 2 weeks ago, but, the stakes are high cuz my surgeon will not do my much needed surgery to my tumor on my stomache so, i kinda have to besides “kinda have to” in the 1st place, i have my Ativans ready, im thinkin takin 3 for it, 2 when i leave 1 when i get there to top it off….outta the WHOLE 9 yards of Melanoma, MRI’s and PETs are the worst, CTs are no problem….please pray i make it through…love ya guys..
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        • June 4, 2019 at 7:11 pm
        KAP715
        Participant
          Praying for you. For me it’s the MRI’s that are the worst…hate that jack hammer noise they make. Good luck to you hope everything turns out well!
          • June 4, 2019 at 7:17 pm
          BethL
          Participant
            Mike- YOU GOT THIS!!! It will be over before you know it! Sending you the very best wishes.
            be well- bethL
            • June 4, 2019 at 7:47 pm
            Bubbles
            Participant
              You can do it!!! I always preferred PET’s to CT’s and MRI’s cause I got to be warm instead of freezing. We all got our thang! But you’ve got this! celeste
              • June 4, 2019 at 8:35 pm
              mandyjill
              Participant
                You’ve got this Mike! Let us know when you are done and then let us know how the results come out.
                • June 5, 2019 at 1:33 am
                jbronicki
                Participant
                  Hey Mike, I’m late to reply so I’m hoping it’s done and in your back pocket now! We are all cheering you on no matter what.
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