Femara vs Tamoxifen

Hello all,

Well 3 years after being diagnosed with EBC (Her2+) it appears I now have Metastatic breast cancer that has appeared in the bone (femur). AFter limping for 7 months, I had a fall mopping the floor and when I was operated on for a fractured femur they found metastatis in the femur. After spending 8 weeks in hospital, being back at home now since 2 weeks and having started my 1st chemo treatment yesterday, the realization of it all is sinking in. I have had ups and downs since returning home, but having great support from family and friends, doing daily meditation and yoga, as well as some vizualization and art therapy, I am feeling hopefull that I can beat this thing. I will beat it!

Still, having the oncologist tell me about being on chemo for 4-6 months, and receiving Herceptin for the rest of my life (ouch!) as well as other meds monthly for 2 years (foget the name - helps reduce calcium in the blood), was a bit daunting... Still I power on, and think with every thing I do along with the traditional treatments, it empowers me to live a full and meaningful life, and not worry too much about the "how many years left to live", "what if's", etc... I believe to make the most of this present day is what is most important, and also to have a sense that I have a major part in my healing process. 

I would love to hear about anything that has empowered you ladies in this journey, and/ or any advice you might have to help with the bone pain, and about using our brain to heal ourselves. I am also interested to hear what herbs have helped you, being a student of herbalist therapy. It is nice to know there is this group that we can express and share on, and that with each others help, we can grow stronger and wiser together :)

May you all be happy and at peace,

Annick