Osteoporosis and treatments
My oncologist is recommending Prolia for my osteoporosis. I have taken Femara for 6 years and this has significantly reduced my bone density. I was swapped a year ago to Tamoxifen, and my bone density...
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@Chris Hello and it is a very good question. After I finished chemo in December 2015, I was told I had Osteoporosis in my neck and lower lumbar after a bone density scan. I went onto Prolia injections from 2016, so I've been on them for 18 months. They are absolutely no big deal, I have absolutely zero side effects from it at all, and I expected something. I also just had my 2yr bone density scan and I get the full results in a few weeks from my Oncologist, however he emailed me and said I am very much improved :) the other added beauty of Prolia is, that it has an added protection against Breast Cancer, they don't quite know why, however it does, what a bonus :D
It doesnt come in any other form, but to be honest it's a quick injection that really I don't even worry about anymore. I wont be on it forever, but it has made an incredible difference. On top of this I walk anything between 6-9kms a day in my job and I ride my exercise bike about 3-4 times a week currently about 6kms. I worked with an Exercise Physiologist for over a year and do alot of stretching exercises and building my core. It costs me currently $283.69 each injection but I receive a decent rebate from my private health insurance.
I completely recommend Prolia and wouldnt think twice. xx Melinda
It doesnt come in any other form, but to be honest it's a quick injection that really I don't even worry about anymore. I wont be on it forever, but it has made an incredible difference. On top of this I walk anything between 6-9kms a day in my job and I ride my exercise bike about 3-4 times a week currently about 6kms. I worked with an Exercise Physiologist for over a year and do alot of stretching exercises and building my core. It costs me currently $283.69 each injection but I receive a decent rebate from my private health insurance.
I completely recommend Prolia and wouldnt think twice. xx Melinda