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I have just been told that I have metastasis in the pelvic bone. I am taking gabapentin and co-codamol but neither seems to help. Any suggestions on what to ask for? I have not yet had a biopsy or any other tests so do not know if it is from Breast Cancer...
I was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in my bones in July, 14 years after my original diagnosis, which I was told was treatable but not curable. I am now taking letrozole and undergoing immunotherapy which includes having a monthly injection. The...
Hi all I have recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer which has spread to the bones. I am currently being referred to an oncologist by my urologist. I understand that there are all kinds of alternative therapies out there and that not all oncologists...
Hi, my hubby was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer 7 years ago, already spread extensively through the bone, including the spine. He did great for years, on two clinical trials. They're in the past, as is chemo. He's now on radium-223 and he is...
I have TNC bone cancer in many places and have been receiving chemo now for 9 months. At present I am suffering from painful feet and legs, numbness and tingling.. does anyone have any solutions to this problems , it seems to be getting worse. Suggestions...
I’ve just returned from the hospital where my Dad was admitted over a week ago with an infection. He is going downhill rapidly especially with his confusion. After many tests and scans they cannot find the source of the infection and has therefore been...
My husband has been diagnosed with prostate cancer in July this year. after having gout. He has no pain had he was expecting to have surgery to remove it. However the bone scan as revealed cancer in the bone. We got this news last Thursday. Absolutely...
Hi there Hope you are all good and had a good Christmas, just reaching out to you all as I'm six months in from my diagnosis and having treatment. I'd love to hear your coping mechanisms and stories with the uncertainty of all of this. Finding pain...
Hi all, I've her+ breast cancer, due mastectomy on 17th May, but last pet-ct showed shadowing in bones that wasn't there 3 months ago, they are saying it's likely to be bone cancer taking everything into account. I'm devastated, how do i tell my kids...
Having passed blood in my urine 4 weeks ago, yesterday I was diagnosed with Renal Cell Carcinoma with Secondary Bone cancer in my spine and hip. Haven't been given a prognosis as MDT meet next Wednesday to review me. I have constant pain in my left hip...
