Angela

Hi Genetten

Thanks for your query. I posted a blog last night, but perhaps it didn't get through?  The Onc went through my referral and copy surgeon's report which my GP had given him.  He also read up things on his computer and has printed me out quite a few pages to read (which I haven't had time to yet, but will).  He prescribed Femara to see how this goes and I started it today.  He didn't seem to be happy about me taking Actonel-Combi D for my bones (I think he more or less suggested that could have problems too).  He has given me a brochure about a programme called Novartis Onc Bisphosphonate Access where you have regular infusions for bones (at no cost as a participant in the programme),  I notice the brochure states the Aclasta therapy is yearly for up to 3 yrs while being treated with aromatose inhibitors (like Femara and Arimidex).  I see Femara has the same sort of side-effects as Arimidex, so it's just a matter of 'wait and see' I guess.  I go back to see the Onc in four weeks.