is getting scans a good idea?

[margaret]

Hi,

I was stage 3b with 16 positive nodes, and my onc said the same thing, that she didn't reccommend regular scans. I think it took me about 2 years but now I trust her and that decision. I choose to live in faith that I'm fine and I don't do any scans. I do blood tests every 6 months and it's been 4 and a half years.
Fear is a really debilitating emotion. I'm doing my best to stay out of fear in many aspects of my life. It works for me to have trust and faith. I don't take any medication either. I hardly ever even take an aspirin and I'm really grateful. I do try to keep a strong immune system by eating well (organic fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds) and I exercise alot and do yoga and meditation. This is what works for me.
Margaret

[Cathya]

Julie;

I just came home from a brain CT with contrast recommended by my onc. I didn't have any symptoms but he wanted a baseline. I am stage 3c because of a supraclavicular node 1 cm tumor. Following my chemo and radiation he had all of my tests redone.....chest x-ray, abdominal ultrasound, CT whatever and has just had this brain ct done and a bone density as he thinks I might need something for the bones. He has agreed to tumor marker tests for me and I am trying to get the Serum her2 into Canada right now. I didn't ask for these tests but did the tumor markers and I have a feeling that as long as I was being reasonable and logical he would agree to anything I wanted. PLUS, he's got a sense of humour....great onc!!

Cathy