1. Community
  2. Women's health
  3. Cervical Smear and Disorders

Late after effects of Pelvic Radiation

Posted , 2 users are following.

LadyPink
LadyPink

After having several weeks of pelvic radiation plus two treatments of brachytherapy - after a diagnosis of uterine cancer in 2016 - I am now waiting for a scan to see if I have Sacral Insufficient FRACTURES of the pelvis following 8 weeks of acute back/pelvic pain. My mobility has been greatly reduced and I’m living on regular doses of Co-codamol to help with everyday living. I’ve been told the waiting time for a scan to check if the cancer has returned or if it is due to bone damage is 4-8 weeks.  Has anyone else had this problem. I am 73. LadyPink

 

0 likes, 1 reply

1 Reply

  • jane23942
    jane23942 LadyPink

    Posted

    Last year I had pelvic lymphadenectomy plus a radical hysterectomy then 5-6 weeks of pelvic radiotherapy (including 6 sessions of chemotherapy) followed by 2 sessions of brachytherapy. I was semi bed ridden throughout this treatment not least due to extreme fatigue. After my treatment finished I experienced really bad lower back pain. It turned out to be a musculo-skeletal problem resulting from being semi bed ridden. It took me about 4 months with physiotherapy support to get back to reasonably comfortable mobility. My treatment was for cervical cancer. I am 61y.

    Pai

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.