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gypsy
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11 years ago

Oncology Review

I had my medical oncology review and radiotherapy oncology review on Tuesday as I just finished radiation about 2 weeks ago. Next step is to have hormone therapy but because I have problems with my joints and nerves in my hands waiting a while for those chemo side effects to die down. I have also been diagnosed with Osteoporosis and carpal tunnel which doesn't help. So I have been sent for lots of X-rays/ultrasounds back for a review on 10th August with oncologist. I didn't think chemo would knock my bones around so much and they can't tell me if my knees will recover permanently. Just desperately want to get back to 'normal'.
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  • adean's avatar
    adean
    Member
    11 years ago
    Hi Wendy, what does that normal mean my change in meds is a real wake up , tamoxifen I breezes through but this damn femara and zoladex well that's a doozy. I just want a pain free day ,yes the new normal is a bit of a buger to get used to! I find some days are better than others it's so random. At my work in aged care I feel so much more for the oldies when they say my bones and joints are aching. Let's hope it's all good for you. Regards adean
  • adean's avatar
    adean
    Member
    11 years ago
    Hi Wendy, what does that normal mean my change in meds is a real wake up , tamoxifen I breezes through but this damn femara and zoladex well that's a doozy. I just want a pain free day ,yes the new normal is a bit of a buger to get used to! I find some days are better than others it's so random. At my work in aged care I feel so much more for the oldies when they say my bones and joints are aching. Let's hope it's all good for you. Regards adean
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    Hazel_M
    Member
    11 years ago

    Sorry to hear you are having these problems, I didn't fully understand what the collateral damage from chemo would be either. I've been looking for my 'normal' as well but now I understand it will be quite a 'new normal' that awaits me. Hope the effects settle down for you and you start to feel better, big hugs to you, Hazel xx