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Advice on Exemestane

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Apr 21 7:47am | Replies (52)

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@ksue3 I kind of followed your same pattern, kind of in the same boat. Also afraid of the side effects of continuing these meds vs stopping them with all this in the background. I had mild osteopenia when all this started, put on Ca/D3 once daily, increased to twice daily when started ai therapy. Also take fish oil, UC-II cartilage with boron (bone & joint) and recently added vitamin K2 because research shows it helps direct the calcium to the bones over blood vessels and kidneys. Maybe recheck that what you’re taking has K2 (K1 doesn’t help!). I also try to walk daily and do strength training 2-3x/week. My last dexa scan was normal.
Thanks for the reply and wish you continued strength in your way forward.

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@mistymar I take AlgaeCal which is available OTC. Oncologist prescribed Fosamax but that comes with its own set of side-effects. Not interested in any other prescribed meds. Have tolerated both chemo & radiation & now a pill (Anastrozole) which has its own downside regarding my bones so I enrolled myself in physical therapy plus I walk and ride the stationary bike at the local Rec Center almost daily. I think more oncologists should read this blog as part of their extended education! They need to walk-the-walk vicariously!