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Can Pain In Shoulder And Back Be Due To Spreading Of Bowel Cancer To Bones?
my uncle has stage 4 bowel cancer and is in pain with his shoulder and back, I know you cant give a definite answer but I am wondering what the chances of it having spread to his bones ? it has already spread to his liver and lungs, he has a scan appointment for tomorrow but as we live in different countries im just trying to get some insight, thanks in advance
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
Hi
Bowel cancer has very rare possibly to spreading in bones.
For pain I would advise morphine 10 mg thrice daily after food.
Regards
Dr de
Bowel cancer has very rare possibly to spreading in bones.
For pain I would advise morphine 10 mg thrice daily after food.
Regards
Dr de
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