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    • June 1, 2011 at 9:03 pm
    Rocco
    Participant

    You'd think I wouldn't, but I still do – get nervous that is prior to scans.  This Saturday bright and early I'll be warming up the CT and MRI scanners at DFCI.  Would welcome any and all good vibes, prayers and kind thoughts you'd care to send my way!  My husband who is a kidney cancer survivor just received an 'all clear' from his scans 2 weeks ago…so I  hope to follow suit.

    -Rocco, Stage IV sinc 2005

    You'd think I wouldn't, but I still do – get nervous that is prior to scans.  This Saturday bright and early I'll be warming up the CT and MRI scanners at DFCI.  Would welcome any and all good vibes, prayers and kind thoughts you'd care to send my way!  My husband who is a kidney cancer survivor just received an 'all clear' from his scans 2 weeks ago…so I  hope to follow suit.

    -Rocco, Stage IV sinc 2005

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      • June 1, 2011 at 9:26 pm
      jimjoeb
      Participant

      Elephant sized good vibes just sent your way! Did you feel them?

        • June 2, 2011 at 7:52 pm
        debandmike
        Participant

        Wishing you plenty of best wishes and will also pray for you.

        God Bless You,

        Mike and Debby

        • June 2, 2011 at 7:52 pm
        debandmike
        Participant

        Wishing you plenty of best wishes and will also pray for you.

        God Bless You,

        Mike and Debby

      • June 1, 2011 at 9:26 pm
      jimjoeb
      Participant

      Elephant sized good vibes just sent your way! Did you feel them?

      • June 1, 2011 at 9:32 pm
      KatyWI
      Participant

      Why on earth would we think you wouldn't get nervous?  I think we all do at least to some degree.  If it wasn't so darn serious, I think it would be funny – almost a ritual – the sleepless nights, the diet and activitiy restriction, the pre-scan fast, the nurse fumbling to find a vein for an IV…

      Sending you all my good vibes — save 'em up and send 'em back my way when you're through with them, because my scans are next Friday!

      KatyWI, stage IV since 2009

        • June 1, 2011 at 9:34 pm
        KatyWI
        Participant

        Oh, and I almost forgot part of the ritual – being eager to drink the CT contrast because you haven't been allowed to eat or drink anything for hours and you're starting to feel parched! 

        Just trying to get a giggle out of you – it's always easier with a smile.

        Katy

        • June 1, 2011 at 9:59 pm
        nicoli
        Participant

        I would LOVE to drink the scan juice, but all they give me is an injection into my arm. And I am STARVING to DEATH. You'ld  think that with a disease as serious as melanoma, I could at least forget about food for a day. NOT.

        I just prayed for ya,

        Nicki, Stage 3b

        • June 1, 2011 at 9:59 pm
        nicoli
        Participant

        I would LOVE to drink the scan juice, but all they give me is an injection into my arm. And I am STARVING to DEATH. You'ld  think that with a disease as serious as melanoma, I could at least forget about food for a day. NOT.

        I just prayed for ya,

        Nicki, Stage 3b

        • June 1, 2011 at 9:34 pm
        KatyWI
        Participant

        Oh, and I almost forgot part of the ritual – being eager to drink the CT contrast because you haven't been allowed to eat or drink anything for hours and you're starting to feel parched! 

        Just trying to get a giggle out of you – it's always easier with a smile.

        Katy

      • June 1, 2011 at 9:32 pm
      KatyWI
      Participant

      Why on earth would we think you wouldn't get nervous?  I think we all do at least to some degree.  If it wasn't so darn serious, I think it would be funny – almost a ritual – the sleepless nights, the diet and activitiy restriction, the pre-scan fast, the nurse fumbling to find a vein for an IV…

      Sending you all my good vibes — save 'em up and send 'em back my way when you're through with them, because my scans are next Friday!

      KatyWI, stage IV since 2009

      • June 1, 2011 at 9:39 pm
      slpinion
      Participant

      Sending thoughts, prayers, and positive vibes your way! 

      Sharon

      • June 1, 2011 at 9:39 pm
      slpinion
      Participant

      Sending thoughts, prayers, and positive vibes your way! 

      Sharon

      • June 1, 2011 at 10:30 pm
      Erinmay22
      Participant

      Positive thougths and prayers coming your way!  I feel ya' my scans are on June 8th and I'm already starting to get the scanxiety! 

      Erin

      • June 1, 2011 at 10:30 pm
      Erinmay22
      Participant

      Positive thougths and prayers coming your way!  I feel ya' my scans are on June 8th and I'm already starting to get the scanxiety! 

      Erin

      • June 1, 2011 at 11:54 pm
      King
      Participant

      Rocco,

       

      Prayers and good thoughts going to MA.  Hoping that you and your husband have lots to celebrate when you get your results.  Keep us posted.

      Stay Strong

      King

      Stage IV 7/05 Liver mets

        • June 2, 2011 at 1:09 am
        Vermont_Donna
        Participant

        Dear Rocco,

        Wishing you the best of scans….. we know the ipi is still working!

        Vermont_Donna, stage 3a, NED

        • June 2, 2011 at 1:27 am
        Lisa13
        Participant

        Rocco,

        I wish you clear scans this weekend and a continued long journey with the beast.  Believe that everything is going to be okay.

        I have my scans on June 6th so I know how you're feeling.

        Lisa 

        • June 2, 2011 at 1:27 am
        Lisa13
        Participant

        Rocco,

        I wish you clear scans this weekend and a continued long journey with the beast.  Believe that everything is going to be okay.

        I have my scans on June 6th so I know how you're feeling.

        Lisa 

        • June 2, 2011 at 1:09 am
        Vermont_Donna
        Participant

        Dear Rocco,

        Wishing you the best of scans….. we know the ipi is still working!

        Vermont_Donna, stage 3a, NED

      • June 1, 2011 at 11:54 pm
      King
      Participant

      Rocco,

       

      Prayers and good thoughts going to MA.  Hoping that you and your husband have lots to celebrate when you get your results.  Keep us posted.

      Stay Strong

      King

      Stage IV 7/05 Liver mets

      • June 2, 2011 at 10:22 am
      FormerCaregiver
      Participant

      "Scananxiety" is certainly a familiar feeling that affects patients and caregivers alike.
      I hope that the results will show that there is nothing to worry about. It is incredible
      that you have been Stage IV since 2005.

      You are in my prayers.

      Best wishes

      Frank from Australia

      • June 2, 2011 at 10:22 am
      FormerCaregiver
      Participant

      "Scananxiety" is certainly a familiar feeling that affects patients and caregivers alike.
      I hope that the results will show that there is nothing to worry about. It is incredible
      that you have been Stage IV since 2005.

      You are in my prayers.

      Best wishes

      Frank from Australia

      • June 2, 2011 at 11:06 am
      dawn dion
      Participant

      I have scans in two weeks and I am already starting to get hyped up about them.   I have a friend you had stage 1 testicular cancer.  Has to have scans once a year told me to get used to the anxiety because he gets it every time.    You and other long time stage IV'ers and all those who are NED are my driving force – because I know it is possible to beat this beast.  Let us know how it goes for you.    

      All my best to you and more huge great vibes!

      extra HUGS and SMILES

      Dawn

      • June 2, 2011 at 11:06 am
      dawn dion
      Participant

      I have scans in two weeks and I am already starting to get hyped up about them.   I have a friend you had stage 1 testicular cancer.  Has to have scans once a year told me to get used to the anxiety because he gets it every time.    You and other long time stage IV'ers and all those who are NED are my driving force – because I know it is possible to beat this beast.  Let us know how it goes for you.    

      All my best to you and more huge great vibes!

      extra HUGS and SMILES

      Dawn

      • June 2, 2011 at 11:47 am
      James from Sydney
      Participant

      Rocco

      sending you a wave of good vibes from Oz.

      best wishes

      James

      • June 2, 2011 at 11:47 am
      James from Sydney
      Participant

      Rocco

      sending you a wave of good vibes from Oz.

      best wishes

      James

      • June 2, 2011 at 12:58 pm
      Carol Taylor
      Participant

      Yea for your husband, Rocco, and prayers that all goes well with you!

      Lord, we thank You for the "all clear" for Rocco's husband and, in Your mercy, pray the same happens for her. Grant Your daughter Your peace at this time and let her feel You near holding her and giving her strong nerves in the face of these scans. God just take her anxieties and worries and help her enjoy these beautiful days knowing You're in control. walk with her through this storm and calm it. Thank You. Amen.

      Grace and peace to you Rocco,

      Carol (give hubby hallelujah hugs!)

      • June 2, 2011 at 12:58 pm
      Carol Taylor
      Participant

      Yea for your husband, Rocco, and prayers that all goes well with you!

      Lord, we thank You for the "all clear" for Rocco's husband and, in Your mercy, pray the same happens for her. Grant Your daughter Your peace at this time and let her feel You near holding her and giving her strong nerves in the face of these scans. God just take her anxieties and worries and help her enjoy these beautiful days knowing You're in control. walk with her through this storm and calm it. Thank You. Amen.

      Grace and peace to you Rocco,

      Carol (give hubby hallelujah hugs!)

      • June 2, 2011 at 1:28 pm
      shellebrownies
      Participant

      HUGE good vibes coming your way! Best of luck, Rocco!

      Michelle, wife to Don, Stage IV

      • June 2, 2011 at 1:28 pm
      shellebrownies
      Participant

      HUGE good vibes coming your way! Best of luck, Rocco!

      Michelle, wife to Don, Stage IV

      • June 2, 2011 at 3:05 pm
      Gene_S
      Participant

      Rocco,

      Best wishes for you on Saturday. I hope that all the results are good and that you and your husband will get to join the "old age" club as mentioned in your profile.

      Gene

      • June 2, 2011 at 3:05 pm
      Gene_S
      Participant

      Rocco,

      Best wishes for you on Saturday. I hope that all the results are good and that you and your husband will get to join the "old age" club as mentioned in your profile.

      Gene

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