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I had increased pain in my back otherwise no other place. Hard to tell if it is disc problems or Mets response. I will have scans 1st week in May. 2 down. 4 to go.

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We hope you have a very good response to the Ra223!! Hang in there!!

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Foldem

I have had virtually no observable side effects. I am also 2 of 6. Some years ago I had a painful met on my spine which radiation took care of, but unfortunately left me with some nerve damage affecting my left leg. Ask your doctor about a scan to see if that can be done. Don’t wait, and good luck to us!

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Shooter1

Following along behind you, #2 next week. Best of luck to us both..... Thanks for keeping us updated. I will be providing updates on my treatments as well. I managed to fall and crack some ribs last week so I'm moving a little slower this week. I had a grandson down yesterday to help, I'm used to "doing it all" myself and not used to standing and sitting on the sidelines as work is done here at home...

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Goldberg

I know the feeling

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Scoofer33

It sounds like you are doing well with this. I hope the best for you, Goldberg!

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