More good news: You may have notices that I am not doing a CT scan this time around. This is because the scan enhancer aka contrast (a chemical used to sharpen the images taken in the scan) in a CT scan can have nasty side effects on some people. Well, apparently I am "some people." The MRI scan enhancer is much easier on the body which is the sole reason my doctor scheduled the MRI and no the CT. I am not interested in experiencing another "four alarm hangover" like I did following last September's scans.In fact, I have just confirmed the MRI scan enhancer to be nothing like the stuff used in the CT scans. The gal I spoke with from the radiology department made that real clear. I am quite relieved. The CT scan enhancer made me so sick last September, that when Daniela woke me up to tell me the great news - "there was zero cancer growth!" - I actually didn't even care, because all I wanted to do was sleep so I could remain unconscious to the side effects. It seems like this time, it will be a very different experience - hopefully in more than ine way!
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I've had several MRI's and they have all been non-invasive and without pain. They are noisy as the dickens, however... all that loud pinging...
ReplyDeleteHave them play really loud music of your choice and don't move!
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Mama
Yeah, have them play you some Britney Spears. Or are you more of a Justin Timberlake guy?
ReplyDelete"Ride of the Valkyries!"
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