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Posted 31 Jul 2020 at 20:23

Have you thought of nature photography as an alternative?

User

Posted 31 Jul 2020 at 20:52

Cuddly animals look cute, but they don't have much money. Weddings are good for money but they aren't happening.

You might be able to ask a squirrel if he'll share his nuts with you. In exchange for a family portrait. Lol

Dave

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Posted 31 Jul 2020 at 20:54

Hi Steve , hoping the best for you. Sorry about work. I’ve been relatively “ lucky “ as an infant school caretaker , but with a quarter of the kids came ten times the work with all the Covid changes.
I guess now you are resigned to systemic treatment for however long , they won’t do a PET scan for the reasons you say. What would they do with the results. ??
Just had scans last Monday bone and CT and psa over 500 now. Bloods ok. They won’t give me a PET as they know I’m against systemic treatment for the sake of it. I only have 4 mets but they abjectly refuse to try targeted RT and just want to castrate me instead. So we are at loggerheads. My normal 4 hour bone scan lasted 6 hours with all the extra pictures they needed. I nearly puked when I clearly saw the two bright hot spots on my spine. They took extra of my ribs also. So looks like the s**t has hit the fan. Take care

User

Posted 31 Jul 2020 at 20:54

Not quite what I had in mind :)

I meant for magazines and websites.

User

Posted 02 Aug 2020 at 22:59

Hi Steve,

Thanks for update, and keep enjoying the photography, mines just a hobby, circa 55 years. Also back then a Cambridge Utd supporter, so saw County and not Forest. In fact I don't remember ever watching Forest.

Hopefully more business for you soon.

Best wishes Gordon

User

Posted 03 Aug 2020 at 22:05

Hi,

The Moment of Truth. Bone Scan tomorrow (Tuesday).

Two ways it can go.

If they find it's clear, I can have the ultrasound treatment on my shoulder to help relieve the pain I've been suffering for several months.

If they detect a spread of my cancer, I'm in deep sh*t.

I now feel nervous.

Steve

User

Posted 03 Aug 2020 at 22:28

Best of luck with the scan Steve. I guess results will be a week or two after the scan though.

Dave

User

Posted 03 Aug 2020 at 23:04

I feel nervous for you too Steve. Good luck for your bone scan tomorrow, hope and pray it comes back clear.

Ange x

User

Posted 03 Aug 2020 at 23:04

Steve

Hope the scan goes okay.

Thanks Chris and Dawn

User

Posted 05 Aug 2020 at 17:14

Hi,

I had my Bone Scan yesterday, seemed to go well.

Afterwards, I drank loads of fluids, as instructed to do to clear the radioactive tracer out my system, but found it very difficult to pee for the rest of the day.

In recent weeks, my flow hasn't been brilliant but was surprised about how restricted it was yesterday. I just wondered where nearly 4 litres of water went!

Has anyone else had problems like this?

My worst fear is that it might indicate that the cancer is growing in my prostate again, restricting the flow, especially in view of my recent PSA increase to 5.50.

Steve

Edited by member 05 Aug 2020 at 17:42 | Reason: Not specified

User

Posted 05 Aug 2020 at 22:38

Hi Steve,

I had similar situation with flow, it was painful at times with very little urine coming out and it took a while as well.

I spoke a nurse when I had my 3 monthly injection and it turned out that as I had had diarrhea I was dehydrated, once I ‘topped up’ with water it was ok.

I spoke to my oncologist about it and she reassured me that as I was having Decapeptyl injections my prostate wasn’t enlarging and stopping the flow.

I’m not saying it’s the same for you but it might be something worth considering.

Best wishes,

Arthur

User

Posted 06 Aug 2020 at 07:05

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

Afterwards, I drank loads of fluids, as instructed to do to clear the radioactive tracer out my system, but found it very difficult to pee for the rest of the day.

In recent weeks, my flow hasn't been brilliant but was surprised about how restricted it was yesterday. I just wondered where nearly 4 litres of water went!

Has anyone else had problems like this?

I can't speak to your particular situation as I've not had a bone scan, but a couple of urinary tips might be of use.

I've always found stress to be related to urination. For example I used to find it very difficult to pee in a crowded, noisy nightclub where the urinals are close together. "Performance anxiety". Also after an argument or stressful situation it was hard to start urination. I wonder if the stress of your scan has messed with your system a bit?

After my biopsy, when my prostate seemed to swell and block my flow quite badly (I went a full night with a full bladder and unable to pee - that was not fun) I discovered that sitting down, leaning forward and slowly exhaling a deep breath was helpful in being able to urinate . Whistling or singing is also good. I think the diaphragm moving downwards exerts a little extra pressure which can be just enough to get you started and keep it going.

_____

Two cannibals named Ectomy and Prost, all alone on a Desert island.

Prost was the strongest, so Prost ate Ectomy.

User

Posted 11 Aug 2020 at 23:02

Hi,

Starting to feel very, very anxious now, waiting for my latest Bone Scan results. I was told they would probably be through fairly quickly as not too many scans are being done at the moment.

The unbelievable hot weather doesn't help. Hot and irritated.

If the scan was negative you would think they would just let me know with a quick phone call so I could continue my physio treatment so my ultrasound treatment on my shoulder could start.

The constant pain is getting me down and I certainly feel I shouldn't be taking 56 paracetamol tablets a week to try and control it.

Another uncomfortable night's sleep ahead.

Steve

Edited by member 11 Aug 2020 at 23:05 | Reason: Not specified

User

Posted 11 Aug 2020 at 23:37

Steve

Easy to say harder to do , stay positive.

Thanks Chris & Dawn

User

Posted 12 Aug 2020 at 08:45

I hope you get results soon Steve. Waiting on results is very difficult.

Ido4

User

Posted 12 Aug 2020 at 11:08

Hi Steve, hope you’re feeling less anxious today. I think night time is always worse as not many distractions, especially when you’re in pain and it’s so hot. Fingers crossed you will receive your results soon and be able to move forward.

Angex

User

Posted 14 Aug 2020 at 02:52

Hi,

Finally found out the results of my Bone Scan yesterday (Thursday):

Great News: NO SIGN OF CANCER SPREAD....but there was concern over what was happening with my left shoulder joint. I was booked in for an x-ray, which I had straight away at the hospital. Hopefully this will show what is happening so I can have the best course of treatment to finally sort it out.

I'm so relieved after all the stress I suffered this week, I was beginning to feel very anxious.

Hoping for a more relaxed few days.

Steve

User

Posted 14 Aug 2020 at 02:58

Hi ,as you can see by the time of my posting I’m a night house walker ( not worker !!) great news .
It’s a horrible feeling being anxious as most men will know on here just before any results .im currently worrying about Gary and my dad who has throat cancer .
Best of luck for you next set of results .
Debby

User

Posted 14 Aug 2020 at 07:27

Steve

Great news, now relax.

Thanks Chris & Dawn

User

Posted 14 Aug 2020 at 09:14

Relax and have a great weekend now Steve

Bri

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