Hi - had a bonescan last Wednesday, now a week has gone and I am getting nervous about the results. I know in my head that it is probably Arthritis but can’t help feeling anxious and as it get closer to when the results come through the worse it feels.
I haven’t told my husband it is because I have been getting pains - just it was routine scan they do at this stage. He gets so worried - more than me.
Thanks it is good to be able to share your thoughts.
Jacqui
Jacqui
Good luck for the results, lets hope your head is right and it is *only* arthritis. If all is Ok will you tell OH then, I am sure he will be very supportive although they do worry so much. My OH didn’t say much at all [the strong silent type!!] but when all the treatment was finished he said please would I not get ill again cos he didn’t like it, I said I would try not to and he is still so patient with me if I panic about something or just don’t feel that good.
AJxxx
Hi Jaqui,
blimey the waiting game is sh*t isn’t it?! I’m currently playing the waiting game whilst I wait for the dates of my scans! I’m nervous already so I can only imagine I’ll be a million times worse once I’ve actually had them!
I really do feel for you, and certainly hope that its nothing more sinister than arthritis. Its mad isn’t it, before bc I’m sure many of us would’ve been horrified at the thought of developing arthritis! However once you’ve had bc, when there are other possibilities on the table, arthritis somehow doesn’t seem quite so bad does it?
I can sympathise with you for not wanting to worry your OH unnecessarily. I have become v.protective of my OH, and have certainly no shared any of my true fears with him as I wait for brain and bone scans.
Take care and I’m certainly keeping everything crossed for you,
Kelly
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Thanks for you support - yes it is a funny old world when you are hoping that you have arthritis.
Ian knows I had the scan - I will tell him what ever the results, I just didn’t want him to feel that there is anything to worry about at this stage. He has had a tough year, not only dealing with me (he has been a star, really supportive) , his father died as well. I just want to give him a break. That is the problem with BC - you get through all the chemo, rads etc. and people think that is it, they don’t always realise it just doesn’t go away. I do try and keep it out of my life as much as possible, but it will keep poking its nose in where it is not wanted.
I hope they hurry up and sort your scans out soon Kelly. It sounds you have much more cause for concern that me. Keep us posted
Love Jacqui
I had to wait 8 weeks for the result of my bone density scan, but it was worth the wait when the results came back that I have above average density for someone my age…
Thats great news spooks!
I have my bone scan this afternoon!!! Its all very last minute so at least I haven’t had too long to wait and stress about it. To be honest though I am shi**ing myself about it! Will be playing the waiting game after I’ve had it though!!
Best wishes to all,
Kelly
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Hi Kelly - so pleased that bit of waiting is over for you. I will keep my fingers, toes and everything else crossed for you.
Jacqui
I know what you mean about getting nervous of the results. I was referred for a ‘just to be on the safe side’ bone scan by my GP due to back-ache, right up to the day I was due to have the scan I was quite cool about it, focused on the fact that with my prognosis it was highly unlikely that it had spread to my bones … then in the isotope room I threw a wobbly and crumpled … after all the fuss I calmed down and had the scan - results 2 days later showed everything was clear.
Hope you get good results … and yes, I agree a year ago I would never have wished for arthritis but given the choice between bone mets and arthritis I would be elbowing you out of the way to get to the front of the arthritis queue.
Hi all,
I had my rfirst bone scan on 28feb and just had my repeat bone scan last monday,28july. to confirm some changes in the hip and left shoulder blade area. The result should be ready on my next appt.with the oncologist this 4Aug, Monday.i am hoping for better news(ie: that no cancer cells there…)but in the meantime,i am enjoying my week off from chemo session and will cross the bridge when the results are given to me.I feel that I will waste my energy in worrying…instead I am enjoying the weather,like today,breezy and cooler and will attend a BBQ this weekend.Having some normality when I can helps me get thru my bad days,so I tend to do normal stuff when I can.Think positve…it helps…it makes it easier to surpass the hard times.
Veeluz
Hello all again,
Today I got the repat bonescan results and the concerned areas were cleared.As I am in the middle of chemo treatments currently, the suspicious spots on my left shoulder blade and right hip seems to have cleared/sorted.As for the weekend,the BBQ was enjoyable and even managed to watch the cinema,Dark Knight yesterday.For now, its good news re:bonescan and chemo resumes again on Wednesday for the 3rd cycle out of 6cycles,nearly halfway.
Veeluz
Pleased for you Veeluz. I have just had my first bone scan today but onc has said I would only get result if something showed up. Since my next appointment with him is Jan 09 I sort of feel left up in the air. No news will be good news I suppose. Hope the news is good for the rest of you waiting for results.
Maggie
Hi Veeluz and Magie
Well good news V… I hope the rest of your chemo goes through with out a hitch and the nasties keep away.
I am still waiting for results - I was told i would get them whatever. Like Maggie i am working on the assumption that the longer I wait the more likely they are to be good.
Heigh ho its a rum old game…
Jacqui