Osteoporosis (bone loss)

Osteoporosis and Tamoxifen
I am wondering if there is anyone out there who has been taking Tamoxifen and has been diagnosed with Osteoporosis. I am 48 and just had a DEXA scan, and it confirms Osteoporosis. :( My oncologist said that typically it shouldn't cause issues in pre-menopausal women, but there are some paradoxical instances where it does!…
Got Prunes? Fruit Linked to Better Bone Health
Got Prunes? Fruit Linked to Better Bone Health August 16, 2024 Eating about six prunes a day can help maintain bone density and strength. Read more…
Osteoporosis and Breast Cancer
Osteoporosis and Breast Cancer Aug 16, 2024 Osteoporosis can be a side effect of several breast cancer treatments. Rheumatologist Dr. Anupama Shahane outlines treatment options. Certain breast cancer treatments, including the aromatase inhibitors – medicines that stop the body from making estrogen – and certain…
Switching from AI to Tamoxifen - Bone loss
Hi, I just met with a new oncologist after the retirement of my previous one. I have been on an Aromatase Inhibitor for six years with worsening bone loss. Taking Fosamax. The new oncologist suggests switching to Tamoxifen. Total treatment time would be 8 years vs. target of 7 if I stay on AI. Has anyone had or considered…
Osteopenia on Bone Density
I just started taking Femara (Letrozole) about 10 days ago and I just got the results from my DEXA bone scan. It came back as osteopenia. The radiology report recommended screening in 1 year if risk factors are present or medical treatments that cause bone loss. I am 53 and the scores weren't too low all over. - 1.2 in my…
Did Fosamax/alendronate slow/stop your bone loss
At the decision making point of whether to continue Aromatase Inhibitor. Just began alendronate a few months ago. Next DEXA due in July. Did Fosamax/alendronate pump the brakes on your bone loss while you continued with Aromatase Inhibitor? Or did your scores continue to decline at the same rate? Or did you see improvement…
Morphine, Bone Pain, and Bone Loss in Metastatic Breast Cancer

Osteoporosis (bone loss)

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