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@drummergirl

I had triple negative breast cancer stage 1, Nay 2021. I also have osteopenia in the hip and osteoporosis in the spine now.
I have a concern that any drug given to stimulate bone growth might also stimulate cancer cell growth and reoccurrence. Does anyone have these concerns also or information on the subject?

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@drummergirl there was a black box warning on bone sarcomas with Forteo and Tymlos which as been lifted since not a single human has gotten bone cancer from these meds. I have been told that both bisphosphonates like Reclast and Fosamax, and Prolia, actually may have a protective effect. I don't know about Evenity but the only warning for that is cardiovascular. Reasonable question that I also asked about: I was actually most concerned about Prolia because it affects the immune system in some way that I don't totally understand! Docs thought that was also a reasonable question but there doesn't seem to be risk in any studies. I had a grade 3 stage 1 breast cancer and get your worries!