chemo and joint pain

i was diagnosed with breast cancer a year ago and stated treatment soon as i had surgery, radio and chemo. during chemo i started with severe joint pain and this has increased after treatment and is very disabling . went to doctor they don't think it's realted and keep shrugging me off.

does anybody have this experience wat treatment have u had for it?

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  • Hi Humpy, I also suffered with pain during and more so after chemo. I was told this was muscle pain due to the steroid used in with the chemo. Apparently it can affect the muscles. Mine was in my legs and hips and was very painful at times. I would mention you are worried to your oncologist at the hospital next time you have an appointment. I was also convinced at the time that the cancer had come back but I was fine. I too had Breast cancer and my shoulders still play me up from time to time , however I think this is a small price to pay for having 7 years in remission and am so grateful to be here as originally the prognosis was very bleak indeed,

    Take heart and if worried mention it to the hospital.

    Best wishes,

    Bubbles.

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  • Hi Humpy, I also suffered with pain during and more so after chemo. I was told this was muscle pain due to the steroid used in with the chemo. Apparently it can affect the muscles. Mine was in my legs and hips and was very painful at times. I would mention you are worried to your oncologist at the hospital next time you have an appointment. I was also convinced at the time that the cancer had come back but I was fine. I too had Breast cancer and my shoulders still play me up from time to time , however I think this is a small price to pay for having 7 years in remission and am so grateful to be here as originally the prognosis was very bleak indeed,

    Take heart and if worried mention it to the hospital.

    Best wishes,

    Bubbles.

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