Got the results of my last CAT scan today

[BuelahWitch]

They are not good. Apparently there is a "thickening" in my breast that wasn't there before, and I have four more spots on my liver (my original diagnosis was 4th stage breast cancer that metastasized to my liver, lung and some bones). I have been on Anastrozole since the end of last March. Will talk to my doctor next week about where I go from here.
To say I'm not scared would be a lie, but I'm trying to be neutral till I talk to the doc next week. Hoping there is some medication I can take (I won't do another round of chemo), but if not, I'll see about doing hospice to make myself as comfortable as possible till the end.

[dixiegrrrrl]

1. It is not hard to imagine the thoughts and feelings that swirl around you

and how hard it is to deal with the bad news.
I am so sorry that you have to go through this.

[MuseRider]

2. Sending good thoughts to you

and hoping you have some good answers next week.

[hollysmom]

3. can't reach you. but sending virtual hugs to you

hope you are able to get your needed 5 hugs a day to better health. My dog actually gives hugs, so I have it covered.


I am wondering why they gave you results of a CAT scan without having a doctor talk it over with you, I can't get a blood test result without talking to a doctor. Medical business is a mystery.

[BuelahWitch]

5. It was my doctor who called me about it

He has always been good about calling me with results. I live in a nursing home 36 minutes away, so it's difficult to the office quickly.
Thanks for the hug I appreciate it.

[polly7]

4. I'm so sorry for the bad results, BuelahWitch.

It's such an awful thing to go through .... sending you good vibes and wishes for better news from your doctor and lots of support and comfort for what you're having to deal with.

[Solly Mack]

6. I'm so sorry! Please keep us posted.

I know that fear. Trying to keep it in check when you really want to scream. I wish I had more than words to offer.

[Tab]

7. (sigh)

I wish I could give good wishes (and I do) but that's a hard result to wrap your head around. Of course I wish you the best.

Being scared is normal. Lord knows I've had my share of tears. PM if you want. It's a fascinating thing, life is.

[sinkingfeeling]

8. Are you sure you've ruled out all chemo? The thickening could be scar tissue?

Hoping for a good result from next week.

[BuelahWitch]

9. Right now I am concerned with quality of life

My last round of chemo wasn't as bad as some, but I was in a nursing home with staff that were there to take care of me. Now I'm living in an assisted living situation and the help is not so good. I'm not willing to suffer for 13 weeks (or longer) for a couple more months or even another year of life. I've also got the four spots on my liver as well that were not there on the last scan.

[cate94]

10. Thinking of you

And offering hugs.

[Douglas Carpenter]

11. I'll be having a CT Scan in about three weeks or so to see if my latest round

of heavy-duty chemo has done anything for me. I have to admit, in spite of trying not to think about it too much -I do feel a bit apprehensive. Physically, I don't feel any better - But then again going through a series of heavy-duty chemo is not going to make one feel much better - at least in the short term.

I can relate very well to these feelings you describe.