Could this be secondary bone cancer?

Heya Chilli, 

So sorry you're going through this at the moment. 

I'd like to just clear up some language before going any further. Whatever is going on, if it is spread from his prostate cancer, it's not actually bone cancer. It would be metastatic prostate cancer. Bone cancer is a whole other beast that's not a pleasant thing. It can get very confusing when folks talk about bone cancer.

The best thing for your husband would be to call his GP tomorrow morning and ask for an appointment. As you say, if this is bone mets, then the sooner it is dealt with the better in the long run. 

However, there are plenty of other things it could be. Frozen shoulder, trapped nerve, pulled muscle, repetitive strain, to name just a few off the top of my head. A GP will be able to determine, or rule out, lots of things. And by not involving the nurse, there's no worries about her being removed from his care.

So either get him to make the call or make it yourself. Not going to the doctor isn't going to make anything better, and in fact could make things quite a bit worse! 

Good luck! 

Lass

Xx

Yes, best to get it checked out. Particularly with a history of cancer. I still have a breast cancer nurse specialist who I can contact about any concerns. 

I don’t know what would be considered the official proper route for referral but these days I ring everyone on my list and see who can see me, when and where. 

What about telephoning Macmillan nurse tomorrow for advice. My nearest hospital has it’s own centre. They were helpful for me. 

DiAne X

Thank you DiAne550.  I will ring myself in the morning and go from there.

Chillipurple xxx

Thank you Lass,

I am glad I am not going mad!  I will endeavour to get my husband to call tomorrow if not I'll ring the GP or a Macmillan nurse myself to see if I can get the ball rolling.

Chillipurple xxx

Do you have a Macmillan nurse assigned to him? If not, they won't be able to do anything to help as they won't have his records or anything. 

Lass

Xx

You are most welcome. 

Love your user name. Purple is one of my fav colours at the moment and chilli is so warm. Guess I am feeling cool at the moment

DiAne X

Hi Lass, 

I'm pleased to say my husband does have a Clinical Nurse Specialist assigned to him and he's emailed her this morning. I'd have preferred he ring her but it's his way. I'll let you know how he gets on. 

Many thanks, 

Chillipurple

Hi Chillipurple,

Pleased your husband still has a specialist nurse involved.

DiAne550 x