Charm, I have my first scan in the beginning of January. My team agreed that an MRI with contrast would give the most accurate picture, as well. I panic with MRIs, despite lots of meds. The only way I can get through it is to take meds and the let my husband come in and rub my legs during the scan. There's something calming about knowing that he is there and could "pull me out in a pinch". I know this sounds crazy, but that's me!
Best of luck with your scan. Let's cross the finish line together, holding hands!
Love ya, Kerri
37 y/o fem at Dx (23 wks preg @ dx on 3/16/11) SCC L oral tongue (no risk factors) L partial gloss/MND 3/28/11 @ 25 wks preg T1-2N0M0; no rads/chemo Tonsillectomy on 8/6/12 +SCC L tonsil T2-3N1M0 (HPV-) Treated with 35 rads/7 carbo & taxol (Rx ended 10/31/12), but many hospitalizations d/t complications from rx. Various scans since rx ended are NED! Part of genetic study for rare cancers @ MGH. 44 years old now...I wasn't sure I would make it! Hoping for 40 more!
