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Scans today, results tomorrow, constant anxiety

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    • October 18, 2010 at 1:47 pm
    Rebecca and Bob
    Participant

      Hi all,

      Hi all,

      It's hard to believe it's been two months already. My husband Bob has been doing well but he's up at NIH today getting his scans. We go tomorrow to get the results. I try to remind myself that scans are good and to be positive, but I have to admit I hate sitting in little rooms waiting.  Anyone who doesn't know our situation Bob started out as Stage III in January 2007, before our youngest son turned one. Then he progressed to Stage IV on March 2008. In April 2008 he started IL-2. It's been 15 months since his intestinal surgery for mets and I'm just praying he is still NED. 

      Looking for any prayers or good thoughts for some good news tomorrow. Thanks everyone for always being there.

      Rebecca

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        • October 18, 2010 at 2:00 pm
        Lori C
        Participant

          I know that anxiety well and will definitely be sending prayers and best wishes for excellent results for you.

          • October 18, 2010 at 2:00 pm
          Lori C
          Participant

            I know that anxiety well and will definitely be sending prayers and best wishes for excellent results for you.

            • October 18, 2010 at 2:47 pm
            sharmon
            Participant

              We will be praying with you for good scan results.  I know the waiting can be the hardest,  just know you are not alone.  We are all here for you.

              Sharon and Brent

              • October 18, 2010 at 2:47 pm
              sharmon
              Participant

                We will be praying with you for good scan results.  I know the waiting can be the hardest,  just know you are not alone.  We are all here for you.

                Sharon and Brent

                • October 18, 2010 at 2:47 pm
                sharmon
                Participant

                  We will be praying with you for good scan results.  I know the waiting can be the hardest,  just know you are not alone.  We are all here for you.

                  Sharon and Brent

                    • October 18, 2010 at 3:46 pm
                    Rebecca and Bob
                    Participant

                      Sharon,

                      Thanks and it sounds like Brent is doing great on his trial. I hope and pray you continue to get good news.

                       

                      Rebecca

                      • October 18, 2010 at 3:46 pm
                      Rebecca and Bob
                      Participant

                        Sharon,

                        Thanks and it sounds like Brent is doing great on his trial. I hope and pray you continue to get good news.

                         

                        Rebecca

                      • October 18, 2010 at 2:47 pm
                      sharmon
                      Participant

                        We will be praying with you for good scan results.  I know the waiting can be the hardest,  just know you are not alone.  We are all here for you.

                        Sharon and Brent

                        • October 18, 2010 at 3:24 pm
                        Linda/Kentucky
                        Participant

                          I pray for positive results.  What type of treatment has he been doing if any lately?  As everyone said the waiting is very, very hard.  You sit out in the waiting room and pray that while they are being scanned that none of those boogers show up, and pray for a miracle.  Then when you go for the results you try to read their minds and body actions before they tell you the results.  I will continue  keeping you both along with the others on this forum in my prayers. 

                          Linda/Kentucky

                            • October 18, 2010 at 6:38 pm
                            Rebecca and Bob
                            Participant

                              Linda,

                               

                              No treatment right now. He did IL-2 which got rid of lung mets and surgery for the intestinal mets that showed up a year later.

                               

                              Thanks Linda and good luck with treatment on your husband, I know it's really rough.

                              Rebecca

                              • October 18, 2010 at 6:38 pm
                              Rebecca and Bob
                              Participant

                                Linda,

                                 

                                No treatment right now. He did IL-2 which got rid of lung mets and surgery for the intestinal mets that showed up a year later.

                                 

                                Thanks Linda and good luck with treatment on your husband, I know it's really rough.

                                Rebecca

                              • October 18, 2010 at 3:24 pm
                              Linda/Kentucky
                              Participant

                                I pray for positive results.  What type of treatment has he been doing if any lately?  As everyone said the waiting is very, very hard.  You sit out in the waiting room and pray that while they are being scanned that none of those boogers show up, and pray for a miracle.  Then when you go for the results you try to read their minds and body actions before they tell you the results.  I will continue  keeping you both along with the others on this forum in my prayers. 

                                Linda/Kentucky

                                • October 18, 2010 at 5:21 pm
                                skysar
                                Participant

                                  I know the feeling very well.  I am leaving for MD Anderson this evening for scans and IPI treatment.  I don't know how to get past the anxiety.  I am anxious to begin with and when it's time for scans I go crazy.  I need to find a way to calm down.

                                  Praying for the both of you!

                                  Sue

                                  Hotlanta

                                  • October 18, 2010 at 5:21 pm
                                  skysar
                                  Participant

                                    I know the feeling very well.  I am leaving for MD Anderson this evening for scans and IPI treatment.  I don't know how to get past the anxiety.  I am anxious to begin with and when it's time for scans I go crazy.  I need to find a way to calm down.

                                    Praying for the both of you!

                                    Sue

                                    Hotlanta

                                    • October 18, 2010 at 11:56 pm
                                    King
                                    Participant

                                      Good thoughts and prayers, Rebecca.  Scan time is always so stressful.  I think many of us can relate to that.  Big deep breath and fingers crossed, too.

                                       

                                      We are looking forward to a good news post!

                                      Stay Strong
                                      King

                                      Stage IV 7/05 Liver mets

                                      • October 18, 2010 at 11:56 pm
                                      King
                                      Participant

                                        Good thoughts and prayers, Rebecca.  Scan time is always so stressful.  I think many of us can relate to that.  Big deep breath and fingers crossed, too.

                                         

                                        We are looking forward to a good news post!

                                        Stay Strong
                                        King

                                        Stage IV 7/05 Liver mets

                                        • October 19, 2010 at 2:24 am
                                        BethA in VA
                                        Participant

                                          Sending prayers and good vibes to both of you for good results.  Scans are good…anything there will be found very fast, but you will also have the calm of NED following the scans.  I wish you well.  Beth 3/B

                                          • October 19, 2010 at 2:24 am
                                          BethA in VA
                                          Participant

                                            Sending prayers and good vibes to both of you for good results.  Scans are good…anything there will be found very fast, but you will also have the calm of NED following the scans.  I wish you well.  Beth 3/B

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