Good evening all.

Short synopsis

Last 12 months I have had a back ache after the first 6 months I went to the Dr as it was only mild at first and intermittent. Last 6 months it's been getting steadily worse. Last month or so other symptoms have appeared, sickness, no vomiting though, indigestion and more recently a sudden 3kg weight loss, from 85 down to 82.

Have undergone physio for about 6 weeks as X rays showed damaged lower vertebrae but the excercises didn't alleviate the pain, NHS physio suggested I see my Dr urgently.

So today my Dr has requested 2 week urgent referral and a series of blood tests, which I am getting done on Monday. Recent PSA test shows very low numbers, so I don't think it's prostate cancer.

I am also feeling tired during the day, I am or was a reasonably fit and healthy 69 year old, apart from 2 bouts of Afib in the last year, angiogram showed only mild coronary disease, well within my age parameters.

I think I know in my heart the results are not going to be good, mainly because how I feel overall and mother and brother both died of cancer.

I am trying to be positive and recognise that loads of people get tested and it's all clear, but I am struggling.