As you know I was offered a nuclear scan on Friday - Was asked to think about it and let my GP know. I accepted on Tuesday.
I got a telephone call this morning early in bed from Preston Hospital asking would I be there tomorrow at 11-30.
I am having a Nuclear bone Scan - I will be injected with radio active trace - wait two to three hours for my body to absorb it - Then the scan takes 15 minutes and we can then go home. We have our lunch there.
Quite a surprise - said ring GP one to two week as the scans are scrutinised by radiographers.
This is in addition to my urology team.
I am posting a painting maybe appropriate - A Fantasy painting I did a year or so ago not one of my best but the heart and candles are for HOPE, not just for me but for all.
Written by
Ern007
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Thank you Carole. Yea and I will be getting it over with. Got a letter for Urology thins morning can't say I understand it as yet - I am now on list for a Cystoscopy and Biopsies.
I always liked that picture, the candles are for hope and shared. Take Care xx
What a nice thought to go with your painting Ern, thank you. I expect the hardest part tomorrow will be waiting for the radio active trace to be absorbed. I hope all goes well for you xx
Thank you - Yes the wait about two hours - but they have a cafe and we can have lunch there to pass the time,the scan is a full bone scan but takes just about 30 minutes .
Thank you and good luck for Monday. That painting I did a while ago i love to paint candles, but with the heart and all, I thought this one appropriate.
Only just received this. Really hope all went/is going well, and good luck with results of course. Loved the painting, especially the different tones of pink on the flower petals and the detail on the candle on the top right of picture. Whole effect delightful.
You are truly an original, Ern. That painting could be by no-one else. I trust the hope it symbolises will be justified. Best wishes for today- hope all goes well. xxxx
Take care Ern and spoil yourself with a yummy lunch 😊. Good idea to share your lovely painting, look at it and know we're all thinking about you and hoping for the best result 💐🕯️xxx
I had a nuclear scan on Wednesday as the neurologist is trying every avenue to find a reason for my falls.
I had to be at the hospital for 9.15 when they gave me a beaker of something to drink to protect my thyroid. Then, at 10.15. I was back with them for the radioactive injection.
After that, I was free to leave the hospital with instructions to 'flush twice' if I used a loo, so we went a nearby garden centre. I had 'lunch' at 11.00 as had to lay flat for the scan at 1.30pm and have a reflux problem, so gave my lovely sausage roll chance to go down before returning.
My scan was of my head, so I had to lay perfectly still for 30 mins. They told me I could go to sleep and I think I probably did!
Like you, results will come later, once they've been seen by my consultant. Probably a couple of weeks, or longer if there's nothing of concern.
So, good luck with your scan. I hope it proves useful. I take the view that these procedures are worthwhile if they show either that there is nothing to worry about, or they pick up something that can be treated. Then (worst case scenario) if they find something that can't be treated, at least we know where we stand.
I can't say I'm not a bit anxious to get the results now, but, like you, will have to be a patient patient!
Do let us know how you get on.
Xx Moy
PS Didn't glow in the dark afterwards so no fun at all!!! 🤣
Thank you Moy - Being I was being tested for bone cancer - They gave me a tracer at 11-30 and told me to be back by 14-00 - Then a wait.
I got in the room and they supported my legs for some reason. Then the scan began - Came withing an inch or so of my head for 3.5 minutes - Then scanned my bones for about 20 minutes. I did glow in the light Now the wait.
Glad you accepted, I remember when my mum had that scan and we got her a nice lunch and the lady opposite her as she had nobody. Good luck 👍 will be crossing my fingers for you.
I myself always feel that it's not so much knowing even though its can be upsetting hearing and that's anything in general or what ever but its the waiting that adds to stress anxiety so ya have that to deal with before finding anything ought I think that deteriorates peaple heath
Thank you.A while ago I did that, had a thing about candles, still do and I like color. I am half way through a planets surface, with a large planet hovering. 8 colors thus far. main magenta and purple.x
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.
Ageism In NHS Is NEW Euthanasia Execpt Your Unaware
Still no further forward with a diagnosis.
