Scan Season

I've successfully made it through another scan season. I think the bone density scan is my favorite. You don't have to drink anything nasty, get poked with horrible needles, go without that first cup of coffee, fast 6-8 hours beforehand, or lie perfectly still for an hour before it begins. Who ever thought I'd become a scan connoisseur? I've now become a regular at the hospital registration desk. The employees all greet me by name, without checking their paperwork.
I've gotten the results of the MRI, and PET/CT. As far as I can tell, they both looked good. I'm celebrating! I haven't been so concerned about the bone density test. I figure, I can take Boniva. Look how great Sally Field is doing.
I'll see the oncologist Feb. 3. I'm hoping we can get that genetic testing started. Until then, I'm staying busy with everything I love to do. Life is good!

Scans.....

The PET/CT didn't happen as planned on Tues. There was an issue with the camera. I'm glad they caught it before the injection! I really would have been upset, to have gotten that nasty IV for nothing! As it was, I had a nice little nap in the waiting room. I've developed the ability to will myself to sleep while being scanned, or infused. It's a handy trick, that I hope I'm able to maintain. Put me in a scanner, or chemo chair and I'm out like a light.
I'm first on the list for Tuesday, the 12th. I haven't had much scanxiety this time. I'm just ready to get it over with.
Nothing but good results from the Wednesday MRI. One down, two to go!

2010

I'll be starting off the new year with a bang. PET/CT scan in the morning. MRI Wednesday afternoon. Bone density on the 22nd, followed on February 4th with an oncologist's appointment.
In between, there will be a quick trip to Anahuac, and some Valentine prep work that needs to be done at the shop.
I hope to have the results of the scans before I leave for Anahuac. I'm feeling well, no symptoms, which is why I'm comfortable with a 6 month schedule. At this point we are in a watch and wait mode.
It's hard to believe that it's been almost 2 years since I got that last chemo infusion. One of the first oncologists told Don in July of 2007, the chances weren't good I'd live longer than 2 years. Here's to hoping 2010 will continue to bring healing, and good health.