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Not suitable for cement in back

MelBee
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I saw my Oncologist  on Friday & she's been saying for the last 6 months she'd ask about having cement put in my fractures  in my back,was told i wasn't  able to, because there's not enough  bone for the cement  to adhere to. I've shrunk from 5ft 1" to 4ft 9".I'm  walking lopsided with a crutch & my fractures  are trapping  the nerve making it painful  to walk,sit or lay down.Would the surgeons be able to take the vertebrae  out & replace with a cage,or will they just leave me to get ,this is no quality of life,you would leave an animal like it.

  • Hello MelBee, and thank you for posting.

    I am sorry to learn of your situation. This must not be easy at all.

    As a nurse-led service not involved in your situation, we cannot give a medical or second opinion. This is something only the team involved in your care can tell you.

    You can ask for a second opinion at another hospital for advice, which may help to clarify things for you. This is something your oncologist or GP might be able to arrange for you.

    I am sorry I cannot be more helpful on this occasion. Please feel free to get back to us if you need to. If you would like to speak with one of our nurses on the helpline, we are available Monday to Friday, and the freephone number to call is 0808 800 4040.

    Jemma

  • Offline in reply to CRUK Nurse Jemma

    I wouldn't  ask my Dr's  anything  like that,as they kept diagnosing  me over the phone with a kidney or water  infection, giving me antibiotics, when in fact I have bone ,breast & lymph node  cancer.They couldn't  even spot that !!!

  • in reply to MelBee

    Hello and thank you for getting back to us.

    It does sound like you would benefit from a palliative care referral. The palliative care team could offer care and support for your symptoms of cancer. You will need to be referred to this service by your hospital doctor, nurse or GP.

    I hope this helps.

    Take care

    Caroline

  • Offline in reply to CRUK Nurse Caroline

    I already have palliative  care nurses,it won't get the better of me ,as I won't let it.I thought this page maybe a little different  from what I already talk about,but seems as though I'm  going to get  the same  answer,so think it's best I leave the page thanks

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