A New Chapter

User

Posted 15 Mar 2018 at 08:11

The problem with having my PSA test a day earlier than I intended is now that I have an extra day of "Squeaky Bum Time" to cope with.

User

Posted 15 Mar 2018 at 10:46

The waiting for results is awful, I sympathise.

Ian

Ido4

User

Posted 16 Mar 2018 at 21:22

Hi,

Feel awful and disappointed, mainly with myself.

A few days ago I pulled out of running this Sunday's Reading Half Marathon. I just didn't feel in the right frame of mind to compete as I would want to. The stress of next Tuesday's oncology appointment was really beginning to get to me, in spite of thinking originally, that it wouldn't. I wanted to do my best but it became clear that it would be better to leave that till another day.

As it turns out, it looks as though it's maybe best that I won't be running it, as the latest weather forcast say's that it could be near freezing point on Sunday and maybe several inches of snow on the ground. I know my cardiologist would be unhappy if I'd run it in those conditions as he warned me I could have another heart attack, exercising in very cold air.

Well, I've decided all I can do is to enter other smaller events in the next six months, once I'm sure about my medical outlook.

It's a shame that it looks like I won't be able to run without the tiring effects of further cancer treatment.

Steve

Edited by member 16 Mar 2018 at 21:25 | Reason: Not specified

User

Posted 17 Mar 2018 at 07:21

Steve,

Don’t beat yourself up, you’ve made a wise decision, there’s always another day.

Arthur

User

Posted 17 Mar 2018 at 08:54

Hi Steve

I think you are just being sensible. You know how you feel and it would be a bit daft to put yourself at risk and potentially undo all the good work that you and the medics have done for you.

I appreciate that you feel disappointed but maybe you can still encourage others by going along and giving them a cheer or getting some photos that others will appreciate.

Don't be so hard on yourself as there is no need.

There is snow in the wind here and it is a pretty strong, cold wind (by southern standards) as well and I am about 40 miles from you so I think you are a wise man.

Take care.

Kevan

User

Posted 20 Mar 2018 at 06:43

Hi,

Well, the day has finally arrived. The day I've been waiting for but also dreaded coming. My Oncology meeting is at lunchtime where I receive my latest PSA results.

I've had a long time to think about this, sometimes not knowing is worse than knowing but the stress of what might happen has been getting to me. Everything I needed to do has been "put off" until this day is over. I'm sure many of you have felt the same way sometimes.

I've come to realise, looking back over my life, that tiny moments in time shape our future. Today is one of those moments.

Steve

User

Posted 20 Mar 2018 at 07:20

Thinking of you today Steve and hoping the results are what you want

Fingers crossed !!

We can't control the winds - but we can adjust our sails

User

Posted 20 Mar 2018 at 08:06

Hi Steve

Hope today goes well for you so will be thinking of you.

Kevan

User

Posted 20 Mar 2018 at 08:25

Good Luck today Steve

Don't deny the diagnosis; try to defy the verdict

User

Posted 20 Mar 2018 at 08:37

Hi Steve, I will be thinking of you today.

Ian

Ido4

User

Posted 20 Mar 2018 at 11:09

Best wishes for today Steve

Arthur

User

Posted 20 Mar 2018 at 13:11

Best wishes for today
Debby

User

Posted 20 Mar 2018 at 16:02

Hope the results were ok Steve

Bri

User

Posted 20 Mar 2018 at 16:43

Thank you for all your good wishes.

Just back from the hospital. The PSA has doubled to 4 since I saw the oncologist in December. Started on hormone treatment straight away.

My curative radiotherapy unfortunately failed.

Steve

User

Posted 20 Mar 2018 at 17:11

Hi Steve

Sorry to hear that you didn't get the news you wanted but at least you know now and can crack on with the HT. It's probably no consolation to you but after RALP and SRT didn't get me down to undetectable my first PSA following HT got the result and it's still there at the moment.

All the best

Kevan

User

Posted 20 Mar 2018 at 17:36

Sorry to hear that news Steve. Another step change I guess. It’s all steps and new norms isn’t it ! The worrying just never ends. Keep strong

User

Posted 20 Mar 2018 at 18:18

Really sorry to hear that Steve. I know you won’t be happy being back on HT but hopefully it will bring your PSA down quickly.

It’s a major disappointment that RT has failed.

Wishing you all the best, Ian.

Edited by member 20 Mar 2018 at 18:25 | Reason: Not specified

Ido4

User

Posted 20 Mar 2018 at 18:28

I think I must have broken a mirror. I'm not having a good day. After the bad news at the hospital, I've just had the clutch go on my car while picking up my daughter from the London bus. Happened in the middle of a roundabout during rush hour. Just had to push my car 300 yards to a safe position. Not good for my heart.

Now waiting for the AA to turn up.

Shoot me someone.

Steve

User

Posted 20 Mar 2018 at 18:33

Sorry to hear your latest update, let’s hope and pray the rise can be halted and reversed with the HT.

Arthur

User

Posted 21 Mar 2018 at 18:13

Hi Steve,
Sorry to hear that news ,
Has your Onco set out a treatment path

Barry

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