Is Swollen Feet And Ankles Normal After Treated For Prostate Cancer With Nodules On Back?
my husband has stage 4 prostrate cancer and had three nodules on his back which were sorted with five lots of radiotherapy last november when he was diagnosed. he could not walk, but can now walk and drive, he had no pain at all and has hormone release injections every four weeks at the doctors. he does sometimes complain of slightly swollen feet and ankles is this normal or cause for concern please
Cancer of prostate has nothing to do with swollen feet unless the disease is very advanced causing inguinal lymph node enlargement putting pressure on the lymph vessels to cause swollen legs. you have to look for other causes as well. Dr. J. Ticku
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Is Swollen Feet And Ankles Normal After Treated For Prostate Cancer With Nodules On Back?
Cancer of prostate has nothing to do with swollen feet unless the disease is very advanced causing inguinal lymph node enlargement putting pressure on the lymph vessels to cause swollen legs. you have to look for other causes as well. Dr. J. Ticku