After one week from my RAI treatment, today I came back early morning to the Nuclear Medicine Department to have my post ablation scan. I came early at 8:00 a.m. I actually came earlier than the patient relation staff :). When she came, I registered and paid the copay as this is insurance covered and I just had to pay for 5% of the total price. I paid about 49 AED. Then, I went to the PET/CT scan room. I was given a gown to change. removing the bra but keeping the panty on. I was lead to the machine. It was a huge machine. I had to lie still on a very narrow bed. I was strapped with cloth to prevent unnecessary movement. First, the whole body scan and the last 20 minutes was the neck only scan. It pays to memorize your prayers, as I was able to say my rosary, hail holy queen and memore. I also sang few worship songs of course in my mind. Then, had a conversation with God. During the first part my heart was racing as i was covered with a plate about 2 inches or less away from my face. I was catching my breath while hearing the technician saying, don't move, stay still. As I continue my conversations with God, I slowly come to relaxation. I kept my eyes closed by once in a while would open them. This is the final stage of thyroid cancer treatment. I praise God for the healing. Now I am free! I only have to maintain my levels and make sure that the cancer does not come back. Fight like a girl!
After the WBS, asked permission to take a selfie
The PET/CT
