End of Treatment and Bone Health

I will ask my GP to give a form to get my bone density tested first, which was worth $100, so I put it aside before I got Cancer, and then that took priority (and spare cash).  I will buy some small hand weights for my arms, and use two size cans to begin with.  I would love to go to a gym, but cant afford that.  I take the Calcium, and mindful its a guess until I get that test any way.

Thank you for responses X Bel

I will ask my GP to give a form to get my bone density tested first, which was worth $100, so I put it aside before I got Cancer, and then that took priority (and spare cash).  I will buy some small hand weights for my arms, and use two size cans to begin with.  I would love to go to a gym, but cant afford that.  I take the Calcium, and mindful its a guess until I get that test any way.

Thank you for responses X Bel

Same as Robyn. My oncologist told me to walk an hour a day and I do weight bearing exercises three times a week. I also take daily caltrate calcium supplements and eat yoghurt. I will need to have regular bone density scans as Femara also increases bone density loss. I had two lumps, one was TNBC and the other ER & HER2 +. So I am taking no chances. I also take vitamin D supplements. My bone density scan I had before starting Femara shows good scores for both my hips and spine, that of a younger women. I hope it remains that way :) Janey xxx

The one thing that I know Bel,is that weight bearing exercise is good for your bone density.Brisk walking is weight bearing,as are the obvious ones like weights in a gym.I think too that bone density scans are necessary,but I don't know how often.I was through menopause when I was diagnosed,but my oncologist has talked to me about the importance of regular weight bearing exercise.I walk(fast) about 4to5 k a day,rain or shine,and I carry hand weights now too.Hope this helps a bit.Love Robyn.xoxo