My husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer which had spread to his bones over 3 years ago. Hormone treatment kept in check and he was fine until recently when the pain in his hip, pelvis returned. He had radiotherapy for this which he finished over 2 weeks ago. He is now in awful pain and can hardly walk. He has spoken to the hospital they say to keep taking the painkillers and paracetamol. But I don't know how long we can go on he is in such pain and very depressed. Is this normal after palliative radiotherapy and does it get better? We need some hope that there will be an improvement
Hi Lottie M, I'm so sorry you and your husband are in this situation. Please give the CNS team another call and stress that you are really worried about your husband, he cannot cope with the pain level. They should be able to help.
Make sure you're looking after yourself too and having some 'me' time. Caring is exhausting, mentally and physically. Sending love, strength and very best wishes. xxx
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