I'm waiting for a scan report and call from the doctor.

BobsProstate
BobsProstate Member Posts: 56
edited June 2020 in General Cancer
I feel like I'm sitting on the railroad tracks watching a train coming towards me and I know I'm going to just sit here. Anybody else get that feeling?

Comments

  • Bengal
    Bengal Member Posts: 518
    edited May 2020
    Oh, yeah. Waiting is the worst. Waiting for scan or other test results is definitely like sitting on the railroad tracks and waiting to see if that approaching train is aimed for you or is it on the other track and will just zoom in by, leaving you breathless but untouched - this time. Wishing you good news. Let us know.
  • LiveWithCancer
    LiveWithCancer Member Posts: 470
    edited June 2020
    I usually keep so busy that my mind doesn't have time to dwell on the "what ifs" or "oh no's." I am a person who does not believe in worry ... I believe it causes stress, which is certainly dangerous to your health and could even bring about a self-fulfilling prophecy. I also believe worry accomplishes absolutely nothing except making you miserable. It changes no diagnosis or anything else.

    I have trained my brain to quickly recognize if I start dwelling on some "what-if" and to immediately turn to happier, more positive thoughts.

    With all of that said, I hope you've been worrying unnecessarily and that all is well with you, BobsProstate.
  • GregP_WN
    GregP_WN Member Posts: 742
    edited May 2020
    I feel your pain, I was sitting in your chair, on the tracks, last weekend waiting for the same results.
  • Bug
    Bug Member Posts: 393
    edited May 2020
    Oh, yes, I've had that feeling. Waiting is the worst. Hang in there and please let us know how it goes. Sending very best wishes to you.
  • fusilier
    fusilier Member Posts: 22
    edited May 2020
    There's an XKCD for that - no matter what "that" might be:

    https://xkcd.com/836/

    We are with you.

    fusilier

    James 2:24
  • Carool
    Carool Member Posts: 787
    edited May 2020
    Yes, that’s a very familiar feeling. I wish you everything good.
  • Carool
    Carool Member Posts: 787
    edited May 2020
    BobsProstrate, have you gotten any news?