Please help!

[nicky8]

I am due to start chemotherapy for lung cancer on Wed 19th July but have been told this afternoon that the metastised cancer in my left hip needs immediate attention becasue of the potential fracture and that I should not put any weight on it. Tomorrow morning I have to attend an orthopaedic clinic for them to decide whether or not the hip will need to be pinned. This, I understand would delay the start of chemotherapy. Please has anybody else experienced a similiar situation? I do not wish to delay the start of chemo and wondered if anyone knows if the injection of Denosumab which I am supposed to be having might be sufficient in order to not have the pinning so that chemo can go ahead as planned. I really think it is important to start my chemo. Any advice would be gladly received. Thank you.

[jillygirl]

I would have a word with your oncologist and the orthopedic doctor.

I am sure they will understand and advise.

[nicky8 in reply to jillygirl]

Oh thank you for your very speedy reply, Jilly. I shall do my best to speak to the oncologist as well but I believe he is in clinic all day and it may not be possible. I am feeling that my treatment is very disjointed and no one seems to have the whole picture but maybe that's my anxiety leading.

[jillygirl in reply to nicky8]

Why not phone the oncologist secretary and explain. They should be able to help.

Good luck. Xx

[nicky8 in reply to jillygirl]

That's a good idea. Thank you again.

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

Hello nicky8,

this will be a very worrying time for for you as jillygirl has said its best to arrange to speak with your oncologist. Do you have a lung cancer specialist nurse, they can be of great help as they work alongsie the team treating you and will have acess to your case history, they can give advice and provide support answering any questions that you may have about your treatment

If you wish to discuss anything you can call us on our nurse led helpline number on freephone 08800 358 7200

Kind regards

The Roy Castle Support Team

[keepinghope2017]

Hope all went well with the 1st chemo session. Best wishes xx