Hey everyone, just a quick question. Iv started my chemo, had 2 sessions. I got an appointment in today for a ct scan of my chest, abdomen & pelvis, I’m absolutely terrified in case they think that it has spread. Since I’m a newbie and don’t know much about what happens, is this a normal procedure during a cancer diagnosis? Thanks in advance xx
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I had one at the start of chemo so they had a baseline for the treatment. All the hospitals are different. I’m sure the nurses would reassure you that is ok. x
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Doctors do them either before starting treatment or early into it just to get a clearer picture of what’s going on, track any changes, or rule things out. It doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong or that it’s spread
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Please don’t worry. This is par for the course re your treatment
I had one as a precaution once it was confirmed that my nodes were involved
I had one before surgery as nodes were infected, my scan can back clear. It gives them a baseline. I know it’s hard and you’re at the hardest stage as you haven’t started treatment yet. But it will get better. Phone the nurses on here or your bcn I MacMillan. They got me thru the beginning part of the diagnosis x