My name is Michelle & I have bladder cancer & started chemo last June & now going through immunotherapy.
i have not really had any issues with the treatment til now and for the past 3 weeks have developed lower back pain.
after the chem it was good news as the tumors had shrunk. I have been positive with the treatment and have the occasional blip of panic but in the main have tried to keep routine life as normal as possible. I am due a scan soon & consultant appt is booked for 15 Feb. I have had urine tests done but not showing any infection tion so I have googled ! Lower back pain seems to suggest the cancer has spread & I know until I get the scan & see the consultant for the results not is 100% but I have spiralled into a panic.
it does not help that I am now on thyroid tablets whilst already being a type 1 diabetic.
I just feel that I am taking one step forward and two back.
i am unsure whether to ring the consultant or just wait til the appointment.
i was at clinic for a treatment Thursday and rested & was pain free but was taking pain relief
today took safe pain regimen but back pain comes on usually late afternoon
i know there is no definitive diagnosis til I see the man himself but the ups & downs are getting to me so I thought I might reach out
would love some guidance if anyone can offer any help
thanks in advance
