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Broken ankle
i broke my ankle between ending chemo and commencing radiation. Am now on Fermara. Did anyone else have bone density issues from bc treatment. Ortho says he thinks bones weakened by chemo. Still...
I had osteoporosis before breast cancer and a fracture so as well as being on Femara / Letrozole I have 6 monthly Prolia injections to counteract bone loss - there also tablets called bisphosphonates available to build bone which I recommend careful thought before starting. . I also take 2 Caltrate Bone Health tablets daily - 1 morning 1 evening. I get some joint pain but walk daily for an hour - not always easy but seem to be able to walk thru joint pain knees , hips etc.I also a gentle exercise class Stretch/Balance twice weekly which amongst other things involves light weights and I think it helps my bones.There is also a free YWCA hydrotherapy course for bc ladies which I have found helpful - it’s 8 weeks , 2 hours weekly and can be done up to 4 courses but must be 12 weeks post op.
One of the ladies on here is reporting wonderful improvements in bone density thru an exercise program run by a Uni involving weight training.I did not have chemo just radiotherapy and both cause bone problems I gather.But there are things that can be done to counteract it , bone density should be monitored during treatment with aromatase inhibitors as well as the outset to give you a baseline.
One of the ladies on here is reporting wonderful improvements in bone density thru an exercise program run by a Uni involving weight training.I did not have chemo just radiotherapy and both cause bone problems I gather.But there are things that can be done to counteract it , bone density should be monitored during treatment with aromatase inhibitors as well as the outset to give you a baseline.