Radiation therapy vs nail insertion

Hi @wendy_h67
i know!! So disappointed that the shoulder is giving me trouble now!! My ortho doc said we could do the nail just like the femur was done. But as the shoulder isn't like the femur (weight-bearing) I could just do radiation then see how that goes. I already know what to expect with the nail insertion too. Dilemmas!! 
Best wishes for stable bone scans & ct Wendy 

anne xo

Thanks @TonyaM
yes, I could have radiation then surgery, if I need to. Just not sure about the radiation that's all. 

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. 

Could you have radiation first and then surgery down the track if needed? A few of the ladies in my support group had radiation to the cancer spots on their bones with good results.It relieved the pain and they weren't overly tired from it. It also halted the cancer.I guess it depends where in your body you have the radiation and for how long.Good luck with your decision.