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Metastatic breast cancer, in bones: Trouble eating
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Aug 14, 2019 | Replies (19)Comment receiving replies
I found out yesterday that I now have osteopenia in my back and hips. This is a side effect of hormone pill I am on, Femara. I also had this happen my first time around with cancer. They were able to heal over several years with diet and meds. It is worse this time because of my age. I have lost 1 3/4 inches of height over last 2 years. Lots of back pain and loss of balance. I have gone on natural diet so I can get the nutrition that I need, but I can eat so little that don't know if I can do any good. Have decided to tell doctor that I want no more meds. until my stomach is healed enough so I can eat right again. I am tired of feeling like I have the flu all the time. I hope he will work with me on this. Anyone else with this problem? Went with husband to his lung doctor and his lungs are now down to only 38% function. so dealing with this also. My stress is very high right now and is not helping me heal in any way. Just lost right now, but fighting as hard as I can. Thanks for listening
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Oh @baby99, that must've been a blow to hear yesterday on top of everything else. Did you get a chance to call about local palliative care? I highly recommend palliative care. They are trained specialists in symptom management and can help you not only deal with the effects of osteopenia, pain and nutrition, they can help you with dealing the stress. This is includes that stress you feel about your husband's health too. You are bearing a heavy load.
May I ask, is your oncologist visit in 2 weeks at Mayo Clinic? If yes, which location. I can possibly suggest additional resources at Mayo that you might find helpful. If no, where is your cancer center? (Only answer if you're comfortable sharing.)