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Cassie_Jane
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12 years ago

hormone therapy and osteoporosis

Hi all, I've had a lumpectomy and radiotherapy, and have been recommended Femara(Letrozole) for my hormone therapy as I'm post-menopausal. When I had my bone-density test I discovered I have osteoporosis, so have been recommended Prolia (denosumab) as my bone-density medication.

Has anyone had experience of using these two drugs together, or similar meds such as Fosamax (alendronate) or Actonel EC (risedronate) to strengthen bone-density? I'm just worried about the possible side-effects.

Thanks

 

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  • Robyn_W's avatar
    Robyn_W
    Member
    12 years ago
    I am post menopause and on Tamoxifen.I have just been diagnosed with osteoporosis also.I am seeing a specialist at RPA in Sydney tomorrow,to discuss managing it.My oncologist referred me to this doctor.I am very keen to hear what she has to say,and I will post on here tomorrow evening.Cheers xoxRobyn
  • Robyn_W's avatar
    Robyn_W
    Member
    12 years ago
    I am post menopause and on Tamoxifen.I have just been diagnosed with osteoporosis also.I am seeing a specialist at RPA in Sydney tomorrow,to discuss managing it.My oncologist referred me to this doctor.I am very keen to hear what she has to say,and I will post on here tomorrow evening.Cheers xoxRobyn