Appointment to go over my CT scan tomorrow.

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I got the scan on Friday and they just called me to set up an appointment to go over the results.

I'm freaked out.

UPDATE:
He said the scan showed it's isolated to those two lymph nodes. It could be anything from an infection to cancer. Doing a needle biopsy on Friday and those results should take a week to get.

Blah. At least I'm not peppered with enlarged lymph nodes.

[lilafowler]

Deep breaths...

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Dec 9, 2013 12:07:01 GMT -5 mofongo said:

I've been thinking about you. I know it's so scary but it's routine to deliver results like this. If it was bad they'd probably want you in today!

Ok. Thank you!

I don't know why I'm wigging about this so much. I was not that freaked out about my boob last year.

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Dec 9, 2013 12:08:04 GMT -5 puddleofgrace said:

Huge hugs, Stellas.

Did they mention bringing someone with you at the appt?

If not, then I wouldn't worry because its most likely nothing serious.

No they didn't, which is good, because all of my usual people are OOT.

Thanks guys. I feel like a drama whore.

[papie]

I'll be thinking of you!

[snipsnsnails]

xoxo to you, S!

[rosiedozie]

I hope it's nothing!

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Dec 9, 2013 12:12:20 GMT -5 mofongo said:

Is the gland any less swollen?

No. A round of meds perked me up a couple of weeks ago but they didn't shrink (2 right next to each other)I've been off antibiotics for about 5 days and am starting to feel shitty again, so my logical brain is telling me this is an infection.

My non logical brain is flapping its arms and squeaking. Lol

[jaylea]

I'm sorry. I went through this last year and was also scared. He opened with "good news, you don't have a brain tumor!" And I instantly felt better.

The waiting is the worst. Good luck.

[caddywompus]

I hope everything is OK and you get good news!
I hate that they always make you come in for the results, when it can easily be handled over the phone. It's a waste of time (and copay!)

[aussiecrush]

The waiting is brutal, glad they can get you in tomorrow. They send our results online, so less waiting, but the come in after hours so there is no one to talk to. Hope everything is ok.

[wowhead]

The waiting is the hardest part. I would be scared too but hopefully you'll have some answers tomorrow. Hugs.

[jayded]

Thinking positive thoughts for you! Like pp said its normal for results to require consult even if there isn't anything wrong.

[stanfran]

According to HIPAA, you have the right to your medical records. If you're going crazy between now and tomorrow (which is understandable!), you can go by the office or the medical records department at the hospital, and they will print the report for you.  Of course, that does mean that you don't have the reference of the doctor to interpret it with you, but you would at least be able to see if everything checked out okay.

[sonrisa]

Dec 9, 2013 12:18:43 GMT -5 @stellasmom said:

My non logical brain is flapping its arms and squeaking.

I hope the non-logic part gets some peace of mind and closure. ((hugs))

[cleo29]

Hang in there, I can see how scary this can be, but I am sure everything is fine.

big hugs

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I don't want to interpret anything wrong and freak out. I have a disk of the scan images but I haven't looked at them bc i don't know what I'm looking at.

[eb777888]

Dec 9, 2013 13:57:12 GMT -5 ste said:

Glad it's happening quickly and not dragging out.

Regardless of the cause, you have enlarged nodes. In the VERY likely event it's nothing (ie not cancer), a treatment plan for whatever the non-cancer reason probably needs to be discussed. Or agreeing to do nothing (watch and wait). So a visit seems totally within the realm of expected.

Exactly. EIther way, they need to discuss the next course of action.

I'll be thinking of you, Stellas.

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Dec 9, 2013 13:45:37 GMT -5 squirrelymom said:

I freak about stuff like this too

Dude. You're allowed.

[liverandonions]

Fingers crossed for excellent news, sorry you're freaking out.

[cc]

I hate how they do this. I think if something were wrong, they would have had you in today and requested you bring someone with you.

[saraandmichael]

this kind of shit makes me crazy! i can only imagine what kind of anxiety you've got over this.

also, if its really stressful on you, can you run over there today to talk to the doctor? i'm not sure of your relationship with the doctor/nurses at the practice, but i've called for results for E in the past because I just couldn't wait.

[polka]

Sending good thoughts. Hope it's nothing!

[Deleted]

Jerks. You should have been given an appointment today. Good luck.

[shoeless]

((Hugs)) I'd be a mess in your shoes. I hope you get good news on Friday.

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Update in OP

[karmasabiotch]

Good thoughts....

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((stellas))

[cc]

I hope it's just an infection and that you get the answer quickly.

[fryjack2]

Hope its just an infection and they find the right abx to wipe it out.