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Marilyn · 12-29-2009, 04:34 PM

Yes, I am definitely thinking a total workup and scans. I've never had a brain MRI but I think I might want one....can't believe I'm saying that because I am so claustrophobic. I've had an MRI and will need relaxation drugs to be put in that tube...clammy palms just thinking about it. I am so lucky to have this decision in front of me. It's just surreal because I never thought I'd be making it. I am glad that I don't see the oncologist again until March 2nd so that I have plenty of time to research and come to grips. It is exciting to think of not showing up at the clinic every 3 weeks even though I don't really mind going now.

I did have scans more regularly at first and I guess the past few years have slipped by and I realized I hadn't had scans in 3 years. Definitely will change that! Thanks all.

12-29-2009, 04:34 PM	#7
Marilyn Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 29	Re: Scan Frequency Yes, I am definitely thinking a total workup and scans. I've never had a brain MRI but I think I might want one....can't believe I'm saying that because I am so claustrophobic. I've had an MRI and will need relaxation drugs to be put in that tube...clammy palms just thinking about it. I am so lucky to have this decision in front of me. It's just surreal because I never thought I'd be making it. I am glad that I don't see the oncologist again until March 2nd so that I have plenty of time to research and come to grips. It is exciting to think of not showing up at the clinic every 3 weeks even though I don't really mind going now. I did have scans more regularly at first and I guess the past few years have slipped by and I realized I hadn't had scans in 3 years. Definitely will change that! Thanks all.