Scanxiety!

 Anyone who has followed this blog should understand this term.  Scanxiety refers to the worry and anxiety associated with upcoming scans (MRI’s, CT scans, ultrasounds, PET scans, etc) and the results of these scans.

It never goes away.

After Johnny’s “routine” colonoscopy last month I felt a little uneasy going into my pelvic ultrasound today.  Results are usually pretty quick, but who knows with the Holiday approaching.  I feel good, but there is always that lingering in the back of my mind – what if this time it’s different.  In fact, Oncology studies reveal that as many as 22% of cancer survivors develop post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as some point during their lives.  I don’t feel like I will ever develop PTSD but I’m always jittery and on-edge when I have to go for testing or results.  As always, when I get the results of this latest scan, I will keep you posted.

And to let you know, Johnny is doing great!  He is back to work full-time and had his first post-surgery appointments with his surgeon, Dr. Lindsey and our Integrative Specialist, Dr. Kanodia.  We have faith in our treatment plan so far -we will be transitioning to a ketogenic diet.  And we’re confident in the choices we’re making with respect to our health, life and overall well-being. 

And Wow!  What a wonderful surprise!  Thank you Mary Jo, Brian, Michael and Nancy.  The gift certificate to Tratorria Roma is amazingly thoughtful and we will enjoy every morsel.

Oh and to Paul, my brother who's toasty warm in Florida. Happy Birthday!