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    • October 4, 2011 at 12:21 pm
    Lauri England
    Participant

    I finally had my 1st set of CT scans yesterday after interferon treatments a year later.  I have an appt with Onc on Oct 20th.  The lady that did the CT scan said the results would be back to my doctor in 3 to 5 days.  I am really hopping I can get my results before the 20th.  I will be calling Friday to try to get them.  I cant imagine them making me wait that long with the anxiety I feel over this.  I know this is a normal feeling and almost everyone goes through it.  It does not make it easier though.  I just want to know that the Melanoma

    I finally had my 1st set of CT scans yesterday after interferon treatments a year later.  I have an appt with Onc on Oct 20th.  The lady that did the CT scan said the results would be back to my doctor in 3 to 5 days.  I am really hopping I can get my results before the 20th.  I will be calling Friday to try to get them.  I cant imagine them making me wait that long with the anxiety I feel over this.  I know this is a normal feeling and almost everyone goes through it.  It does not make it easier though.  I just want to know that the Melanoma is gone for now if not forever.  If it is not gone I want to move forward with treatments.  As for now I am feeling really good, 3 weeks off interferon.  Appitite has returned and very little fatigue.  No more feeling like total crap.  Now just waiting for my hair to return as it is very thin right now.  I will post with results.

     

    Lauri England Stage 3C

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      • October 4, 2011 at 3:33 pm
      momof2kids
      Participant

      I too, hope you can get the results before that date, I can't even stand waiting a day or two to get my results after my scans, you just need to know, so you can move on, like you said, to other treatments, or to know if you can have a small break for awhile and be NED, etc.

      I hope all goes well for you when you get the results.

      • October 4, 2011 at 3:33 pm
      momof2kids
      Participant

      I too, hope you can get the results before that date, I can't even stand waiting a day or two to get my results after my scans, you just need to know, so you can move on, like you said, to other treatments, or to know if you can have a small break for awhile and be NED, etc.

      I hope all goes well for you when you get the results.

      • October 4, 2011 at 9:03 pm
      akls
      Participant

      Lauri,

      I'm so glad you are done with interferon.  I too lost most of my hair while on it.  I've been off of it for 1.5 years now and my hair is finally looking pre-melanoma.  I hope your scans come back all clear.  I can totally relate to your scanziety.  Hang in there!

       

      Amy S. in Michigan

      • October 4, 2011 at 9:03 pm
      akls
      Participant

      Lauri,

      I'm so glad you are done with interferon.  I too lost most of my hair while on it.  I've been off of it for 1.5 years now and my hair is finally looking pre-melanoma.  I hope your scans come back all clear.  I can totally relate to your scanziety.  Hang in there!

       

      Amy S. in Michigan

        • October 4, 2011 at 9:05 pm
        akls
        Participant

        I just looked closely at your profile picture.  Were you at the falls this summer?  We went in August.  Such a beautiful place!

         

        Amy S. in Michigan

        • October 4, 2011 at 9:05 pm
        akls
        Participant

        I just looked closely at your profile picture.  Were you at the falls this summer?  We went in August.  Such a beautiful place!

         

        Amy S. in Michigan

        • October 4, 2011 at 9:44 pm
        Lauri England
        Participant

        We went to the falls last summer. Taquaminon Falls if I spelled that correctly.  It was deautiful.

        • October 4, 2011 at 9:44 pm
        Lauri England
        Participant

        We went to the falls last summer. Taquaminon Falls if I spelled that correctly.  It was deautiful.

        • October 4, 2011 at 9:54 pm
        akls
        Participant

        It is one of my favorite places in Michigan!  My husband and I used to go camping up there every summer before we had kids.  We finally took them up this summer.  They are beautiful in the winter too!

         

        Amy S. in Michigan

        • October 4, 2011 at 9:54 pm
        akls
        Participant

        It is one of my favorite places in Michigan!  My husband and I used to go camping up there every summer before we had kids.  We finally took them up this summer.  They are beautiful in the winter too!

         

        Amy S. in Michigan

        • October 4, 2011 at 9:54 pm
        akls
        Participant

        It is one of my favorite places in Michigan!  My husband and I used to go camping up there every summer before we had kids.  We finally took them up this summer.  They are beautiful in the winter too!

         

        Amy S. in Michigan

        • October 4, 2011 at 9:44 pm
        Lauri England
        Participant

        We went to the falls last summer. Taquaminon Falls if I spelled that correctly.  It was deautiful.

        • October 4, 2011 at 9:05 pm
        akls
        Participant

        I just looked closely at your profile picture.  Were you at the falls this summer?  We went in August.  Such a beautiful place!

         

        Amy S. in Michigan

      • October 4, 2011 at 9:03 pm
      akls
      Participant

      Lauri,

      I'm so glad you are done with interferon.  I too lost most of my hair while on it.  I've been off of it for 1.5 years now and my hair is finally looking pre-melanoma.  I hope your scans come back all clear.  I can totally relate to your scanziety.  Hang in there!

       

      Amy S. in Michigan

      • October 5, 2011 at 1:31 pm
      Hereiam
      Participant

      I truly hope your scans will show good results!

      And as you understand it yoursel, it IS normal to feel like this. If you will not care for yourself, who will?

      Wishing all the best!

      • October 5, 2011 at 1:31 pm
      Hereiam
      Participant

      I truly hope your scans will show good results!

      And as you understand it yoursel, it IS normal to feel like this. If you will not care for yourself, who will?

      Wishing all the best!

      • October 5, 2011 at 1:31 pm
      Hereiam
      Participant

      I truly hope your scans will show good results!

      And as you understand it yoursel, it IS normal to feel like this. If you will not care for yourself, who will?

      Wishing all the best!

      • October 5, 2011 at 10:18 pm
      jax2007gxp
      Participant

      Only happy thoughts for you, Lauri!  Congrats on getting through the interferon!  Let's hope we can all celebrate great results with you…and very very soon!!!

      Jacki

      • October 5, 2011 at 10:18 pm
      jax2007gxp
      Participant

      Only happy thoughts for you, Lauri!  Congrats on getting through the interferon!  Let's hope we can all celebrate great results with you…and very very soon!!!

      Jacki

      • October 5, 2011 at 10:18 pm
      jax2007gxp
      Participant

      Only happy thoughts for you, Lauri!  Congrats on getting through the interferon!  Let's hope we can all celebrate great results with you…and very very soon!!!

      Jacki

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