Hi I have secondary breast cancer with extensive bone mets. I have to wear a brace for my spine, just been for the fitting. Does anyone else have to wear a back brace for bone mets?
I'm sorry to hear you need to wear a brace on your spine for your bone mets Lee.
Hopefully some of our members who have been in a similar position will share their experiences and advice with you soon but if you have any further questions or concerns about wearing a back brace that you'd like to discuss with one of our cancer nurses, you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very knowledgeable and will do all they can to assist you.
Hi Lee, I have secondary breast cancer and had to delay chemo due to broken vertebrae in my spine. I wore a back brace for 6 months daily and then was able to reduce use gradually until I was able to go without it. It has greatly reduced my mobility and I’ve found that I need it occasionally if I want to (feel fit to) do some light housework.
Hi Sharon, thank you for letting me know. I got my back brace yesterday and was told to wear it everyday and take it off for sleeping. I don't really know why I have the brace as don't have a broken vertebrae but I do have extensive bone mets and a big one on spine. I had radiotherapy for that last week. Been in lots of pain since. I think oncologist just wants to protect my spine as he says it can snap easily. They do like to scare us :). I see from another thread that you have been battling a lot of secondaries. You are a very brave woman. Big hugs.
