Hi guys
has any one experienced any pain in hands, wrists or thumbs following treatment
I have had chemo and radiotherapy and have lots of pain in my left hand thumb and wrist especially when moving the wrist or bearing weight
i have been to see GP and physio but the pain has worsened not improved
any ideas please
John
Hi John. I have arthritis at the base of one thumb ( common site) and the same wrist. We do get stuff that’s not cancer. Ask your GP for an xray.
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