Today I am actually challenged with a new, rare development. I am on Xgeva to keep my bones strong, and was diagnosed by X-ray for atypical femur fracture in both legs. Symptoms were getting painful to walk. An excellent Mayo surgeon put a titanium rod down the center of left femur 5 days ago. Recovery is usually 6 weeks, then they will do the right side. My goal is to be walking normally by fall, and the surgeon says I will have no trouble meeting my goal. I have no trouble talking about it, but am careful to be sensitive to who wants to hear any of it. After reading your stories, I find that it is a real relief to think of lobular cancer as a chronic condition. I call that realization a flash of the obvious. Thank you for sharing and suggesting this thread!