Hi @Yogibooboo , I am 64 shortly.My breast cancesurgery was in March 2017 -lobular LHS luckily caught early - 1.4 cm grade 2. I had a lumpectomy with sentinel node biopsy at same time - 1node microstasis other clear.Margin on tumour was not clear so had a re- excision which provided clear margins.Then 16 rounds of radiotherapy.I pretty much sailed thru as it all happened so quickly and was quite cocooned by all with kindness.The worst bit for me was when active treatment ended after radiotherapy and I felt quite lost and afraid but luckily found this site.Like you I was worried about hormone therapy with Letrozole/Femara .I already had osteoporosis and had had a rib fracture.I have been on Letrozole which is the generic version of Femara which is what my oncologist prescribed.I have read on here the coating on Letrozole may cause problems for some but it has not done so for me.I take 2 Caltrate Bone and Muscle Health - 1 morning 1 late afternoon - the osteoporosis site recommends this dosage for my circumstances.It also contains a bit of Magnesium which many people on here have found helpful although they take more than I do.As I had had a fracture I was recommended 6 monthly Prolia injections by my oncologist but I also exercise - a 1 hour walk daily plus a gentle Stretch and Balance class twice weekly. Initially I had a bit of joint pain - knee , ankle and lower back but found I could walk thru it.Prolia btw is expensive unless you qualify under PBS which I do because of my fracture.I asked my onc what to do about joint pain and he recommended Krill Oil which I also take daily - I find it convenient as it is more concentrated than fish oil which would require me to take several tablets daily not just one. The down side of Letrozole for me has been a sharp spike in my cholesterol which was formerly quite good but I prefer to tackle that with careful diet and low dose aspirin rather than Statins which caused problems for me and many others with memory- after 6 months on them I genuinely thought I had dementia it was frightening. The only other issue I think I am noticing is a tendency to the blues but am hoping endorphins from my walk and awareness may counter. Last thing small tip re radiotherapy. I am very fair and was worried about skin damage .Many on here swear by Moo Goo , I was impressed by Calendula cream supplied at my radiotherapy clinic .Also aah bras are wonderful post surgery no wires/ seams and so comfy. So much more I could say but figure I may have drowned you in enough detail.There are many wonderful people on this blog who will help you if they can - stay in touch .
