Pain in hips and lower back post pelvic radiotherapy

Finished pelvic radiotherapy on the 24th May, 2 weeks after and ever since really struggling to walk the pain is unbearable, having physio plus I have a personal trainer , can’t find any medical help as the radiotherapy team not interested , is there any advice anyone can help me with please , much appreciated 

  • Hello Swisher

    I'm sorry to hear that since finishing your recent radiotherapy treatment your pain has increased. It's not uncommon for side effects of treatment to continue to worsen for a few weeks after treatment stops and hopefully things will start to improve for you soon. 

    However, in the meantime do you have a clinical nurse specialist you can get in touch with for advice and support? Perhaps contacting the Consultant's secretary to ask for some advice may be an idea. Alternatively give your GP surgery a call and explain your situation and let them know that you've found it difficult to get any advice and support with managing this pain. 

    If it would help to chat things through with one of our nurses you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. 

    I do hope things settle and improve for you soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator