It's been 12 years since I was diagnosed with early stage BC. It did not go to my lymph nodes and I was given radiation and Arimidex. I have been blessed with no recurrence. I'm now 65 years old. Over a month ago, I decided to start brisk walking on our treadmill for my health. I foolishly never stretched before I started…
Did your oncologist explain your bone density test results to you, or were you sent to someone else for an explanation? Mine simply told me I had osteoporosis. When I looked of at the summary in My Chart I did not really understand the DXA findings. I asked my oncologist about it and she wants me to see an osteoporosis…
Hello, I am wondering how common it is to see an endocrinologist for questions or support with bone density concerns caused by hormone therapy. I was diagnosed last summer at age 36 and I am currently on ovarian suppression and tamoxifen. I know the ovarian suppression puts me at risk for osteoporosis. I just got a bone…
I recently saw my oncologist. She says that I have osteoporosis. She had me stop anastrozole after taking it for four years. She said to take 4000 IU of Vitamin D and 600 IU of calcium everyday. I have to admit that I'm scared! I have pain throughout every part my body, limbs and joints, primarily from past falls. I can't…