Thank you for your response mrskml. I agree that it is good to have this site. My Dr although great, is not so approachable on this subject. I am still coping OK with the pain but it is certainly affecting my mobility and it is good to know that I am not just imagining it or being paranoid. I will stick it out as long as I can because I don't want to turn around and say " if only" if the cancer returns. I am about to join the Grey Nomad army for some months travelling as I have taken early retirement. Hopefully the SE stay within manageable limits but it is good to know that there are other alternatives in medications (which I didn't know) I will just have to bite the bullet and discuss it with my grumpy Dr! LOL once again thank you for sharing your experiences out there - they are much needed and appreciated.