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caya · 10-03-2012, 08:01 PM

Hi Europa,

Sweetie, the first scans after treatment are always the most worrisome - you don't want to go back to that place, and of course you are nervous (hey, terrified even). But remember that you have had excellent treatment, are still on Herceptin, and like you said, had major blood work that I assume was great...

I can tell you that as a nearly six year survivor, the fear and anxiety will get better. Cathya gives good advice - until someone tells you that you have mets - you don't. Be vigilant, of course - I think most of us follow the 2-3 week guideline i.e. it something is hurting/bothering you consistently for 2 -3 weeks, see your onc.

Take the Ativan (I am guessing those are the little white pills the dr. gave you for the MRI) - ask what the max. amount you can take before the test, and take 'em.

Let us know how it goes. You'll be okay, wait and see.

all the best
caya

10-03-2012, 08:01 PM	#3
caya Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Thornhill, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,320	Re: First post-treatment scan and I am beyond freaked out Hi Europa, Sweetie, the first scans after treatment are always the most worrisome - you don't want to go back to that place, and of course you are nervous (hey, terrified even). But remember that you have had excellent treatment, are still on Herceptin, and like you said, had major blood work that I assume was great... I can tell you that as a nearly six year survivor, the fear and anxiety will get better. Cathya gives good advice - until someone tells you that you have mets - you don't. Be vigilant, of course - I think most of us follow the 2-3 week guideline i.e. it something is hurting/bothering you consistently for 2 -3 weeks, see your onc. Take the Ativan (I am guessing those are the little white pills the dr. gave you for the MRI) - ask what the max. amount you can take before the test, and take 'em. Let us know how it goes. You'll be okay, wait and see. all the best caya __________________ ER90%+/PR 50%+/HER 2+ 1.7 cm and 1.0 cm. Stage 1, grade 2, Node Negative (16 nodes tested) MRM Dec.18/06 3 x FEC, 3 x Taxotere Herceptin - every 3 weeks for a year, finished May 8/08 Tamoxifen - 2 1/2 years Femara - Jan. 1, 2010 - July 18, 2012 BRCA1/BRCA2 Negative Dignosed 10/16/06, age 48 , premenopausal Mild lymphedema diagnosed June 2009 - breast surgeon and lymph. therapist think it's completely reversible - hope so. Reclast infusion January 2012 Oopherectomy October 2013 15 Years NED!!