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Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 28, 2023 | Replies (30)

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Chemo is notorious for being a bone robber… I wasn’t even classified as osteopenic before my battle with leukemia and the bone marrow transplant. Just one year later, after all the chemo I was shocked to be diagnosed with osteoporosis. My doctors told me it was a direct result of the chemo and a side effect from the transplant.
But, it’s one of those risks we have to take to buy extra time for ourselves. Without treatment I wouldn’t be here. A trade worth taking.
I found this informational blog regarding bone loss and cancer treatments.
https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/blog/cancer-and-osteoporosis/

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“But, it’s one of those risks we have to take to buy extra time for ourselves. Without treatment I wouldn’t be here. A trade worth taking.”

I agree 100%! Reading that was like reading my medical files. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised about dental issues. Toothless and alive might be my new moniker. 😂😂