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Osteopenia Supplements that work?
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Sep 25 12:39pm | Replies (45)Comment receiving replies
Question for the group. I've only been on ADT since 6/2025, but it appears this may be a long-term treatment. Which doctor do I push for bone density testing and follow-up? PCP, urology, radiation oncology, urologic oncology, cardiac oncology or do I need to find another doctor to add to the list?
And...thanks to the jime51 for bringing this up.
ETA: Never mind...just got an email that DXA scan has been ordered for the week after IGRT ends.
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@mjp0512
You should contact the doctor that put you on ADT.
You should get a Dexa scan immediately So you have a picture of what your bone health is prior to taking much ADT.
A bone doctor that specializes in prostate cancer said that everybody should be on a bone strengthener if they are on ADT. I took Fosamax for six years, A pill you take Once A week. I am now on Zometa infusion every three months. You can also take Xgeva infusion as well.. It’s important you get this started soon.
You should also be on calcium, preferably calcium citrate, which is easier on the body. 500 mg twice a day is the recommended dose by oncologist that know what they are doing. Another thing you need is vitamin D. All of these should’ve been recommended by your doctor.
Considering all the doctors you have, you should really have a Genito Urinary Oncologist, overseeing all the other doctors and treatments. Those oncologist specialize in prostate cancer, unlike medical oncologist, who work with all different kinds of cancer and can’t specialize in prostate cancer.
@mjp0512 I have three specialists: urologist, radiation oncologist, and surgical oncologist/hormone specialist. The third is the one responsible for follow-up after radiation. He is the one who ordered the bone density test, and I've sent him a request regarding supplement suggestions since my next appointment with him is in November.
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Never mind my above question. It appears great minds think alike. Just got email notification that DXA Scan has been ordered for the week after I finish IGRT.