Hi, I completed treatment for CC in July 2024 but recently have been getting lower back pain. It’s not extreme pain more an ache and niggle that I know is there. Should I be concerned by this or am I over thinking and slightly paranoid about a reoccurrence. I have discussed with CSN who said I should discuss with GP but feel I have been fobbed off slightly.
if anyone has experienced back pain linked to CC can you tell me how it felt and any advise?
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Hi Tori88
I think that your CNS is probably right in saying you should see your gp for a chat about this. Many people in general suffer from back pain which isn’t anything to do with cancer.
Some of us, myself included have suffered with back pain sometimes as a consequence of radiotherapy or surgery, but my recollection is that you had a very early stage cancer removed with a LLETZ procedure?
It’s much more likely that any general back pain is a result of something other than cancer and recurrence would be highly unlikely with a tiny cancer no surgery or radiotherapy was involved.
If you remain concerned, the best thing to do is make an appointment with your gp.
Sarah xx
Hi Trease
You are very recently out of treatment and have had radiotherapy and brachytherapy, so that could be related to your back pain. You’ve been through a lot, so try to take things a bit easier!
Hopefully this will ease off in time, but if you remain concerned or the pain is worsening, then contact your doctor.
Sarah xx
Sleep is a good healer and your body is telling you it’s needed. I used to have very regular naps during treatment, and when I was done with it all I slept a lot!
I still get very tired, and if I do, I rest up for a bit. I understand the frustration of not being able to do things you used to, but remember this should only be a temporary thing as you recover. Just give your body time, and don’t expect too much of yourself just at the minute.
Sarah xx
