more tests

More excitement yesterday as I went into hospital for a full bone scan ahead of my upcoming check-up.  I had to go to the very excitingly named "Department of Nuclear Medicine".

They’re looking for signs of osteoporosis as well as the emergence of any fresh bone lesions.  So, along with my blood tests which I’ll have done soon, this will ensure that I’ve had a full and thorough examination.

I can’t say I’m looking forward to my check-up though.  I always get mega-stressed as soon as my bloods are done up until I get the results a week or so later.

this is normal - right???

Now, I’m not naive and I know that my cancer will come back one day.  And I’m grateful for the three-monthly checks.  After all, they’ll pick up any signs of myeloma sooner rather than later.  

But the problem with them is that I never really get to enjoy the moment.

Yes, there’s relief when I get good news.  But I know that I’ll have to go through the whole cycle of tests, waiting and then results in another few weeks time.

Ah well.  It is what it is.