Residual or late term effects of chemo: loss of bone density?

Posted by asolidrock @asolidrock, Jan 17 11:52am

Had 3rd PET scan which was clear of any what they call uptakes from the scan; Psa still undetectable all of which I thank the Lord for. Discussed scaring in some areas from the cancer. My question is ; Does those areas where cancer has mastitis 2 and is now clear affect the areas by decreasing bone density.

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Jeff Marchi | @jeffmarc | Jan 18 5:08pm

In reply to @asolidrock "I'm assuming you need a prescription for the infusion and the injection. Did the Fosamax work?" + (show)

@asolidrock
It definitely worked. I fell during those years more than once and didn’t have bones break. Fosamax Does make the bones harder.

Jeff Marchi | @jeffmarc | Jan 18 5:10pm

In reply to @asolidrock "Wander why my oncologist didn't mention anything like these especially with the scarring ." + (show)

@asolidrock
Not sure of the timing on everything you’re Mentioning. That redness, your wife found may be that whole reason you have a problem. Could be due to swelling after treatment for an infection. Hopefully, that resolves itself in a short amount of time.

I don’t think it would have anything to do to help with scarring. Bone strengtheners makes the bone stronger they don’t repair bones.

asolidrock | @asolidrock | Jan 18 6:00pm

In reply to @jeffmarc "@asolidrock It definitely worked. I fell during those years more than once and didn’t have bones..." + (show)

Thanks so much Jeffmarc. Do you need a prescription for the Fosamax?

asolidrock | @asolidrock | Jan 18 6:02pm

In reply to @jeffmarc "@asolidrock Not sure of the timing on everything you’re Mentioning. That redness, your wife found may..." + (show)

I'll let you know if that's ok

Jeff Marchi | @jeffmarc | Jan 18 6:48pm

In reply to @asolidrock "Thanks so much Jeffmarc. Do you need a prescription for the Fosamax?" + (show)

@asolidrock
Yes, it is a prescription drug.

To take Fosamax , you must not eat anything for 30 minutes after you take it. You also must not be laying down.. I would take it in bed in the morning and sit up real straight for a half an hour. I then had to take a Prilosec pill and wait another 30 minutes. You take it once a week.