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Could Neck And Shoulder Stiffness Be Related To The Cancer?

My husband has prostate cancer surgery 3 1/2 years ago. The prostate was removed; however, there were minute cancer cells in one of his lymph nodes. He is now being treated with lupron. He is beginning to experience stiffness in his neck & shoulders & I was wondering if this could somehow be related to the cancer.
Tue, 21 Jul 2015
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Hello,

Prostate cancer can cause bone metastases. Common sites for bone metastases are vertebrae, clavicle, ribs etcetera. Bone metastases from prostate cancer are osteoblastic. So they can cause pain. So the possibility of bone metastases is high in your husband's case. It can be the reason for his neck and shoulder stiffness.

So better to get done bone scan. If the bone scan is normal, then no need to worry about bone metastases. He can take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs for stiffness. But the first rule out bone metastases through the bone scan.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar
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Could Neck And Shoulder Stiffness Be Related To The Cancer?

Hello, Prostate cancer can cause bone metastases. Common sites for bone metastases are vertebrae, clavicle, ribs etcetera. Bone metastases from prostate cancer are osteoblastic. So they can cause pain. So the possibility of bone metastases is high in your husband s case. It can be the reason for his neck and shoulder stiffness. So better to get done bone scan. If the bone scan is normal, then no need to worry about bone metastases. He can take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs for stiffness. But the first rule out bone metastases through the bone scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar