Radiotherapy

Hello, 

My mum has been diagnosed for about a year now with bone cancer that has spreader quite badly now, but she is having Radiotherapy on Friday. There is no treatment to stop the cancer or take the cancer away she knows this, she is having this due to being in so much pain. But I was wondering will the Radiotherapy help with the pain as well as maybe slow the cancer down a little bit? She has been told she has months now, I so wish months was at least another year. 
If anyone could answer my questions I would be so grateful!

Lauren x

  • Hello Laa

    I'm sorry to hear that Mum has been struggling with pain associated with her diagnosis. As you say, hopefully the radiotherapy she has planned for tomorrow will help to deal with this. 
    The best person to speak to about your questions will be the Consultant or Mum's specialist nurse if she has one. However we do have some information here which you might also find helpful or you could speak to one of our nurses on 0808 800 4040 (Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm). 

    I hope this helps. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator