Scans

 

So just a small rant.  For those that have ever been in this situation (whether its you, a family member, or a friend) know how stressful scans can be.  Leading up to the scans, waiting for the results, everything about them is stressful.  I try not to let the scanxiety get to get to me but it always does.  

My next scans are coming up in a few short weeks.  I knew it wasn't going to be close about when they are scheduled.  If I stick to every three months it would bring me to the end of December.  My MRI was scheduled for January 8th. I can get through that.  I had to wait to schedule my PET scan (insurance approval took longer this time).  When I saw Dr. Piper this past week I asked for some help in scheduling it.  

Thanksgiving I went to review my chart for my upcoming appointments.  My PET Scan is scheduled for December 23rd.  Ugh why?  The saving grace is its in the morning.  I am hoping that I will have the results that afternoon (they are usually pretty good about that).  I am not looking forward to December 23rd.  

But I will be thankful that I don't have to get through the holidays waiting.  I just need to get through the 23rd.