Its that time again

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- February 8, 2012 at 4:00 pm
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robbier
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Well its time again, and I am sure that when everyone has the PET/CT scan I for one get tired of all the test, I realize that the test is because of the Stage III melanoma, that doesn't mean I still enjoy going and doing that test. I go next week on Feb 15th for my first scan of this year. The Dr.

Well its time again, and I am sure that when everyone has the PET/CT scan I for one get tired of all the test, I realize that the test is because of the Stage III melanoma, that doesn't mean I still enjoy going and doing that test. I go next week on Feb 15th for my first scan of this year. The Dr. told my my cancer is in remission and I still thank God for this, and realize that according to Dr.s they require the testing. Oh well, once this first year passes, then the PET/CT Scan won't be every 3 to 4 months. My wish is everyone continues to do well and to be encouraged. I realize that sometimes its hard to encourage people when one is going thorugh the same thing, But that takes courage and faith. The courage to stand in the face of fears, and the faith it takes to help others inthe same situations or simaliar situations. I would like to leave all of you with this, Psalmas 120:1 In my distress I cried to the Lord, and He answered me. God does hear and helps us if we will allow Him to do help us and be our champion.

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- - February 10, 2012 at 3:19 am
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  FormerCaregiver
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  Unfortunately, it is necessary to have regular scans in order to maintain maximum vigilance. Scan anxiety or "scanxiety" is something that affects patients and caregivers alike. The people here are certainly familiar with how you might be feeling.
  
  All the best for your scan next week.
  
  Frank from Australia
- - February 10, 2012 at 3:19 am
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  FormerCaregiver
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  Unfortunately, it is necessary to have regular scans in order to maintain maximum vigilance. Scan anxiety or "scanxiety" is something that affects patients and caregivers alike. The people here are certainly familiar with how you might be feeling.
  
  All the best for your scan next week.
  
  Frank from Australia
- - February 10, 2012 at 3:19 am
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  FormerCaregiver
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  Unfortunately, it is necessary to have regular scans in order to maintain maximum vigilance. Scan anxiety or "scanxiety" is something that affects patients and caregivers alike. The people here are certainly familiar with how you might be feeling.
  
  All the best for your scan next week.
  
  Frank from Australia

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