Hello, and thank you for posting.

I am so sorry you are going through this, especially just after getting married and wanting a family.

The radioactive levels in your body leave almost immediately after a scan. They do say to not be near pregnant women, young children and those vulnerable when you first come back, but fairly quickly things get back to normal.

Unprotected sex at this time, while waiting for treatment to be decided and started, is fine. So conception could occur. But, it is also important to talk to your doctor, and/or specialist nurse (CNS) about sperm banking, so they know that having a family is on your mind. Then, before treatment starts, they can freeze your sperm and if needed, it can be used when you and your wife are ready.

Your team will be very used to conversations about this, so do tell them this is a concern for you.

Take care, and if you want to talk anything through with the nurses on the helpline the number is 0808 800 4040. Lines are open mon-fri, 9-5.

Sarah. 

Hello, and thank you for posting.

I am so sorry you are going through this, especially just after getting married and wanting a family.

The radioactive levels in your body leave almost immediately after a scan. They do say to not be near pregnant women, young children and those vulnerable when you first come back, but fairly quickly things get back to normal.

Unprotected sex at this time, while waiting for treatment to be decided and started, is fine. So conception could occur. But, it is also important to talk to your doctor, and/or specialist nurse (CNS) about sperm banking, so they know that having a family is on your mind. Then, before treatment starts, they can freeze your sperm and if needed, it can be used when you and your wife are ready.

Your team will be very used to conversations about this, so do tell them this is a concern for you.

Take care, and if you want to talk anything through with the nurses on the helpline the number is 0808 800 4040. Lines are open mon-fri, 9-5.

Sarah.