Has anyone had back, muscle/joint problems after having radiotherphy for breast!


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Has anyone had back, muscle/joint problems after having radiotherphy for breast cancer?

I had breast cancer 3 yrs ago prior to that I was a very fit individual training 5 days a week, just had the tumor removed and 6 wks of radiotherphy, after which I started to have lower back problems, I haven't worked for a year now it's now affecting joints, ankle arms, wrists, muscle spasms of back, neck and arm had MRI scan which was clear, have been told the there is no connection with cancer or treatment. Am awaiting for an appointment with rheumatology, I believe that it's something to do with treatment but all doors have been closed, not looking to blame, just looking for closure so I can try to fix it.


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my mum has always suffered with problems with her back, she was diagnosed with breast cancer in november,had 2 operations to remove the cancer,and endured 15 sessions of radiotherapy,this all ended in may,but since then she has suffered more with her back,simple tasks,like ironing etc,leave her in agony,but she was also told that it wasnt connected to the radiotherapy,she now has to see a physiotherapist.




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