Hello,everyone,
First a little of my journey-
Please feel free to read my profile
Male 62
Gleason 9
Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer
High Range and Aggressive
Treatable not Curable
Diagnosed 1st September 2020
Treatment received - Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy, Hormone injections monthly for two years minimum (on going)
After my Chemotherapy I started to have problems with my Knee replacement that took place in September 2019
After being in a lot of pain both with the knee and later my hips, back and legs with electric type pain in my back hips.
I was given a consultation by the surgeon who did my knee replacement.
Today I got the results as follows- and they are to be forwarded to my oncologist whom I have a consultation booked with for 22nd February.
Thankfully there wee no new tumors, however I am still in a lot of pain.
So much pain that I am on Oramorth (Morphine) for when the pain killers are not enough.
Today's consultation was brief to say the least- 10 mins
Basically told that these pains sometimes happen after treatment and this is what causes the pain.
I was told there was some changes in my hips and L1 L2
I came out sat in the car and cried.
I went in with a list that I was not given chance to read out.
But mostly sad that I was basically told nothing you can do.
So now I am faced with -
Not using the bath
Sitting on a chair to prepare food most of the time
Waking and having sleepless nights
Not being able to walk at times
and a knee I have to walk down stairways with my foot on its side
Has anyone else experienced this after treatment and is it life long or does it go away (I finish HT in September)
I will keep strong and keep fighting the fight.
I hope that someone can relate to this, as the pain is terrible.
Take care and stay safe
Spud
"You don't know how Strong you are,
until being Strong is your only choice"
Bob Marley
