chest x-ray

I am scheduled for an an open partial nephrectomy this Thursday, 5-21-09, at Cleveland Clinic.  I went in last week and had all of my pre-op tests done.  They just called and said I need a chest CT scan tomorrow because my chest x-ray showed abnormalities.  

I've handled this great so far, it's small and seems to be early.  Now I don't know what to expect, what to worry about and I am really getting scared. 

Someone talk to me.

Hi Cabby,

I know how scared you are.  Believe me, I know.  The best thing I can say to you is try not to jump to conclusions.  You will have the CT scan results very quickly, and I think the best thing to do is wait and see what the doctor has to say.  I know that's hard to do, but it's really the only thing you "can" do right now.  The worst part of this cancer nightmare for us has been the times we've had to "wait" for results or answers.  The nerves are just horrible. He had bad news for 3 scans in a row, and he just had another set of scans last week.  He has CT scans every 6 to 8 weeks, and we're scared each time. Last week was the worst.  He'd been switched to a new medication, and we were hoping and praying for good news but we were both absolutely terrified that we might get bad news again.  Thank God, this time it was good news.  I really hate the waiting more than anything.  It's just a very difficult time.

Our slogan is "prepare for the worst and hope for the best."  That's what we try to do when we have scans and tests scheduled.  Trust me, it isn't easy.  You just have to take one day at a time.

I will be praying for you today!  I hope you get good news!!

Blessings,

Nancy

Thanks Nancy.  CT scan's over and I should get the results today.  I'm better now, I just panicked.  I hate getting those calls at work.  Luckily today's my last day so I can have tomorrow in peace.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Christie