Started chemo and radiotherapy this week on Thursday I started getting this painfully ache in lower back and down backs of legs. Rectum cancer anyone else had this
I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing some side effects now that your treatment has started. It's important to make sure that the team responsible for your care are aware of these things so that they can best support you to continue through your treatment.
Hopefully, if we've any members who have experienced this kind of side effects from the treatment they'll post to share their tips for coping but in the meantime, if you'd like to talk to our team of nurses for some support then you're welcome to call them. They're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040.
I hope that your treatment goes as smoothly as possible.
