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Osteoarthritis In Hands, Hips With Intense Pain And Difficulty In Movement Post Chemotherapy For Breast Cancer. Cause?
Hi I finished chemo last December following breast cancer . I had 2 lots of chemo followed by 4 weeks of radiotherapy then 6 months of Herceptin . I now find I have osteoarthritis in my hands and hips with excruciating pain and much loss of movement/dexterity. Is any of this attributable to the chemo and is any of it reversible. I was at my wits end with the cancer, this just adds insult to injury. I came off the antidepressants 3 months ago, feeling more like facing life again - now I feel like taking the whole darn lot! I won t, but I do feel so let down by my own body, they shoot horses in better condition than me!!! Regards M Ferre
Well yes Osteoarthritis changes are mostly related to age but can be aggraveted by chemotherapy , replacement of the joint surgically is the best option .
Dr. Shruti
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Osteoarthritis In Hands, Hips With Intense Pain And Difficulty In Movement Post Chemotherapy For Breast Cancer. Cause?
Dear Sir, Well yes Osteoarthritis changes are mostly related to age but can be aggraveted by chemotherapy , replacement of the joint surgically is the best option . Dr. Shruti