Bone mets treatment
Hi. I would be interested to hear what treatment was recommended for others diagnosed with bone mets. I have seen two oncologists who recommended different treatment plans. One said change the oestrog...
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Hi Herb Lady
I concur wtih Joy and Jaci and would recommend you take the advice of the 2nd opinion. I haven't had any chemo since my diagnosis in December 2010.
I also have bone mets. I was originally put on Tamoxifen but after 4 months realised it wasn't doing what we had hoped (markers kept rising and scans showed spreading). I am now on Femara (have been since August). I also take Bondronat orally.
I have had radiation for pain relief on both my hips and it has worked fabulously for me. I could barely walk because of the pain in my right hip and now you would never know - can walk, swim etc and keep up with my 2 small children. It really made a great difference for me. I am currently not on any pain relief medication! Hurrah!
Good luck
Amy