Radiation therapy vs nail insertion

Hi Anne, sorry to hear you are having trouble with your shoulder.  It is a hard decision whether to have radiation treatment or a pin. Did you have that same problem with your femur? I have mets in numerous bones including my shoulder which at times is painful. I had radiation treatment on my vertebra of the upper spine as a first treatment as it was pressing on my spinal cord. I am due for bone scans and C T scan of the organs in October. Hoping they are still stable.   I have been on IV .Abraxane now since December, but cope okay.  I know I not much help but I think I would go for the pin as I think radiation treatment thins the bones and the shoulder joint is not a thick bone.  I dont really know.  I have heard that radiation treatment is helpful for pain and shrinking the tumours. I just wish you the best with whatever you decide.