Radium 223

Hi and a very warm welcome to the online community

I don't have any experiences with Radium 223 to share with you but I noticed that your post hadn't had any responses. By responding to you it will 'bump' your post back to the top of the first page where hopefully it'll be seen by someone who can help.

While you're waiting for replies you could type 'radium 223' into the search bar in this group to find previous posts which mention this treatment and then respond to the posters if you want more information.

I have looked on this site and found this information for you about Radium 223 and this information on Cancer Research UK. You will see if you click on the link to the latter that it does mention that "rarely, some people have increased pain in the area of cancer in the bone for a few days or weeks after this treatment. Let your doctor or nurse know if you have this. They can give you painkillers."

I do hope that you're able to get these aches and pains sorted soon and, if you haven't already, do report this to your CNSo that she can give help and advice.

x

Hi Dave,

Again no experience of radium, but I am also experiencing pain but from chemo, my oncologist reckons it’s the chemo attacking the cancer cells causing swelling and therefore the pain.

I have also experienced initially the aches and pain from docotaxel one the first cycle, again body being shocked by it.  Whilst this pain is not pleasant if it’s attacking the cancer (rbs and spine) I take it to as reassurance that the treatment is being affective, speak to your specialist nurse/ consultant as to best pain relief that will help.

I also put some of my discomfort down to sitting more, staying in bed longer etc.  It’s sometimes hard to differentiate between cancer pain and age aches and pains.

all the best and hope you get some comfort. I had chemo Friday so didn’t really have a comfortable night either so can appreciate where you’re coming from