MargieH 7,594 Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 3 hours ago, Cliff Ton said: If I hover my cursor over the grey heart, I get this...... The grey heart turns blue and the green arrow appears - which wasn't previously there. And if I hover the cursor over the green arrow, I get this. On my iPad, the heart is grey, then when I tap it it turns green, but the word 'like' doesn't appear next to it. The green arrow appears but it doesn't have the word upvote anywhere! I wondered what you were all going on about when you mentioned upvotes... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,377 Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Margie when the green arrow appears have you tried moving your cusor to cover it, it should then display 'upvote'. silly expression really but hey it it what it is. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Because this is a touch screen, I don't have a cursor. There is definitely no word appears when I tap the arrow.... never mind, I'll cope!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,534 Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Don't worry about it meduck, the main thing is you can get on this great website and see what we've all been upto and share our memories Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 14 hours ago, FLY2 said: Far too simple Rog....... There ought to be a thumbs down icon for 'Rubbish!' NOOOOOO! I would get so depressed - I would be constantly in fear of a thumbs down 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Further to my last report on 30 October, the oncologist has told me that the results of the last blood test showed that my PSA number had increased from 41 to 70 in three weeks. So, the chemo hasn't done me a deal of good. We discussed the next move, and I was told that it could be more chemo (different kind) or radium treatment (not radiology). I went for the radium treatment. Yesterday I had my first injection. This is a much better experience. The chemo infusion would take about an hour and a half by the time all the preliminaries and finishing-off operations had been done. The radium treatment takes five or six minutes and then it's all finished. Because of the small amount of radioactivity present in my body, there are certain rules and precautions. I have to take a pee like a woman - sitting down. The toilet seat has to be disinfected, and the toilet flushed twice. Any soiled underpants have to be washed separately, and material used to wipe a cut or bleeding has to be flushed down the toilet. these precautions are to be observed for seven days, after which just make sure that I must always wash my hands thoroughly. Although it does not affect me, but out of interest, there is a precaution that condoms and highly effective female birth control methods should be used during and for minimum of six months after treatment. I have to carry a card with me that gives these instructions and more. After-effects are not expected to be a problem, but diarrhoea seems to be the one that might happen. I was told that my PSA number will not be affected - it might still increase, but the radium treatment cannot do anything about it, and it does not mean that the treatment is not working. I am having another CT scan in January and another bone scan in February (the cancer has spread to some of my bones). Every time I see the oncologist she asks me if I have any bone pain. It is obvious to me that they expect this to happen. I always say 'no' but in the last couple of weeks I have had a pain in upper right chest area, but the reason is unknown and it seems to be going away. Hopefully, the bone scan will reveal if yes or no. Apart from all this I am bright and cheerful in myself. 5 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Ive given you a 'like' for your fortitude Dave..............keep fighting it mate, my admiration is with you........all the best mate............... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,268 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Best wishes Dave. Your cheerfulness is your strength. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Apart from glowing in the dark you'll be fine Dave ! Keep yer chin up youth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Well Dave, it's good that the doctors are trying different treatments for you - I hope the radium will halt any further spread of the cancer. You have such a positive attitude to it all - I really admire you x Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oldphil 331 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 1 hour ago, benjamin1945 said: Ive given you a 'like' for your fortitude Dave..............keep fighting it mate, my admiration is with you........all the best mate............... Dave, take heart. While off work after my heart attack, I was told that my boss had been diagnosed with non hodgkins lymphoma. I ended up making weekly bike trips to the City hospital to visit. He had an aggressive form, so they decided to go for chemo. Seven cycles, with a lumbar puncture after each to monitor spinal fluid. I meet him each month in Bridgford for lunch. He's been clear now for three years. His oncologist felt that his healthy lifestyle had contributed to his recovery. He told me that even on the days when I saw him in his baseball cap (no hair - which has grown back, a bit) he always tried to make plans well ahead. Stay bright and cheerful in yourself - I am sure that we are all with you. Phil 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 We all wish you well Chulla, and hope the Radium treatment has good results. You do have a positive attitude Miduck and I feel sure it will help you on your treatment course. So pleased to read that the Radium doesn't make you feel so unwell as did the Chemo. Chris and I send you our best wishes.x Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 I second all the above comments, Dave. They say it all. Hang in there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 There's not a lot more I can say as it has all been said, just you remember the most important thing.......keep waking up in the morning, all the best my friend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willow wilson 891 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Thinking all the best for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,497 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Thinking of you Chulla. The way you’ve been dealing with all the treatments so far has been an inspiration, as I know you’ve felt awful a lot of the time. Our fingers are crossed for you and we look forward to seeing you at the 2018 meet-ups that I’m sure you’ll be arranging shortly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waddo 921 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 I expect every member understands what you are going through, and to see that you have such a positive attitude towards it is the biggest inspiration to pass on to anyone who is suffering in a similar way. You keep that up and you won't go wrong. My very best wishes to you, have a great Christmas and a really good new year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Thank you all for your kind thoughts. Now that the chemotherapy has ended I am virtually back where I was before; being normal and not really aware of my cancer condition except for little things that are of no consequence. It's been three years now and I am still here, but there are signs that it is changing course. I have great faith in the oncology team at the City Hospital; they are doing their best and I have no complaints. 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 I'm sure you will be arranging meet-ups for a long time to come. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Commo 1,292 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Thinking of you Dave, I've said it before and I'll say it again, having a positive attitude does really help, and I reckon you've got it in Spades mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 The Dalai Chulla isn't sloping off anywhere. Get your robes on and spin a few prayer wheels! Oh, and crack open a bottle of the Tibetan tonic water! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,712 Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 Well Dave, I can only echo all of the sentiments above. You are meeting it all with a very positive attitude and you'll be in my thoughts. All the best! Col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 ....and remember: Keep smiling - they'll wonder what you've been up to! All the best Chulla! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Saw the oncologist today - a different registrar. On the PSA score front the news is not so good, as the figure is now 220; up 72 points in thirteen days. Had a CT scan and a bone scan in the last week or so. CT scan result was OK; bone scan showed no new areas of cancer in my bones but a slight worsening in existing cancer areas. He told me that he would put me on a course of radium treatment - six injections at one a month. I told him that I had already had had two of them. Puzzled look. Have had no after-effects from the radium treatments. After consulting with the boss he changed my Steroid tablet Prednisolone to Dexamethasone. Apart from being a little wobbly on my feet I feel right as rain. This, I believe, is a result of a left ear problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Keep on top it Dave ! Best wishes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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