@Piccme you are most welcome! This is valuable information I agree for everyone here. As with anything there are risks of side effects absolutely. The thing is I didn't have a choice with this treatment plan, chemo put me into a severe osteoporotic state at a serious level. Oral medication was not entertained at all, this was the Oncologists recommendation. He is a very reputable one in Melbourne, I think having traveled this path 7yrs Ive learned an enormous amount. In the first few years I think I was quite ignorant to alot of it...so I know so much more now through not just the Specialists but experience. It is expensive as I have stated in many threads, and most will not meet the criteria on the PBS. I do get a substantial about back from my health fund so it cuts to half. For me, according to my Oncologist, the benefit I have has far outweighed anything else in terms of my recovery, that's the reality. This is about recovery and for a better outcome and longer life.
@Romla I know you supported this treatment for a long time and particularly liked as we know the extra guard it gives protecting against Breast Cancer.
So for many this will be the recommended treatment and sharing my positive experience I think is important. Yes the bone density reduces once you stop, but people are forgetting everything else in play here, in terms of weight bearing and being active for bone density purposes. I am very confident as is my Oncologist, he is not concerned that I will revert back to osteoporosis even after I stop. I will never be fantastic, but I will be in an ok state for the rest of my days.
I've always reserved judgement until I know for myself, irrespective of what I read as they don't always match. Same as treatment, everyone has a different experience. :)
