Long-Term Effects of Treatment
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Radiation to the pelvis
I just finished 6 weeks of radiation to my pelvic area. I've got some really pleasant (NOT!) side effects, the worse of which is a CONSTANT pain when I urinate. It feels like razor blades! Please, is anyone familiar with this? Does it go away??? Is there anything I can take to help this? Pyrridium doesn't do diddly. Any…
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Joint pain after chemotherapy
On friday 4/12/02, I had a 3 mo. exam by my onocologist's nurse practitioner. After telling her about my joint pain, especially in my feet, knees, fingers,hips and neck, she told me that "cancer pain rarely goes away." However, she did say that it may get better especially during the six mo. period after chemo. After that,…
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Fibromyalgia
I am a 28 year cancer survivor. I am almost 10 years cancer free. I am now dealing with chronic pain...perhaps fibromyalgia. I have had both radiation and chemotherapy. Is there anyone else experiencing chronic pain?