Pre-treatment tests
Today I’ve been at Guys Hospital for all the normal pre-treatment tests, including taking measurements for my height, weight, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. The medical team has gone over with me today what I can expect over the coming days and they have told me its likely I’ll feel a bit nauseous and fatigued and will need to rest and take it easy over the coming week.
After over 6 months since my annual review and the latest diagnoses. Tomorrow I will be starting my nuclear treatment under the team at Guy’s. The main nuclear drug called ‘Lutathera’ will be given via an infusion. Which will also include anti-sickness drugs and other drugs to help protect my body from the effects of the radiation. The main effects of the treatment should slowly dissipate over the coming 4-5 days.
The infusion should take about 4 hours, then I will be taken to a lead-lined isolation room where I will be kept overnight. On Friday morning I will have further blood tests and a further PET to monitor how things are going. Sue will be coming up to Guy’s to bring me home around midday.
I will do another update on my progress over the next couple of days. Thanks again for all your prayers and support.
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July 5, 2023
Love to you all matey… all our thoughts and prayers are with you x