How do you wait for results without going out of your mind?
I seem to always have to make numerous phone calls to get answers. Waiting for returned calls makes me extremely anxious. I do realize I am not the Drs only patient but in this business there needs to be more empathy. I know if I were the Drs wife or daughter I would get my answers immediately.
Hi hppycmpr3,
Thanks so much for your question and for sharing. You are not alone in feeling anxious when waiting for calls or results! I am sorry to hear that you often need to call many times. You may find some of these tips for coping with scanxiety to be helpful when waiting to hear about scans or just when waiting on a call back about anything, in addition to any other suggestions from the community: https://lungcancer.net/living/managing-scanxiety
Thinking of you!
Warmly,
Margot, LungCancer.net Team
Hi
, that is incredibly frustrating. I think it is the medical industry. It's just business for them, and for us and our loved ones, it's life. Has communication improved as you have continued on the journey? - Warmly, Donna (Team Member) 
I know for myself waiting to find out more like getting a biopsy and about when my surgery or treatment is starting is very difficult especially knowing you have something growing inside of you that could spread in the month's of waiting . Luckily i got a call from someone that said she was my nurse navigator i think she said and she helped a tremendous amount because before i felt i was completely in the dark and knew absolutely nothing.
Wish you well., I'm so glad to hear that you were assigned a navigator/case manager. It is so helpful to have someone who can help with questions and coordinating appointments, meds and care. Did she set up a follow-up call with you? Please keep in touch and let us know how you're doing. - Warmly, Donna (Team Member)
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