Anxious

Today I get to find out how the cancer has reacted to the last 6 weeks of treatment.  The CT Scan was on Monday along with blood draw that is normally done today.  My nurse told me over the phone that the lab work from the blood looked stable from last time which is good.  For those who haven't gotten a CT scan before, the scan itself is usually very quick.  I think this one took all of 5 minutes after I laid down on the moving table.  However, if they want contrast in the scan you get to drink a liter of not great tasting fluid over the course of 45 minutes.  For some reason that isn't enough contrast so they also pump it into your vein during the scan which can make you feel uncomfortably warm, like you pissed yourself.  Then while lying on the table you hold your breath as the move you in and out of the giant donut shaped machine. 

My appointment for the results isn't until 4pm today so I get to practice my patience and try to distract myself until then.  Thanks for all the messages of thoughts and prayers.  It is hard to believe it has been nearly two and a half months since I found out of the spread of the cancer.  In some ways it feels like a year ago.  Regardless of time I have been impressed and humbled by the support I have received and so very thankful I haven't had to go through this alone.