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Re: Would Love your 2 cents....
I was post-menopausal from the get go.
March 03 started Arimidex, still taking it.
October 05, tests show osteopenia probably from the Arimidex.(Bone density
excellent before cancer.) Started Actonel which did improve
bone density, but not back to "normal".
May 08, onc agreed to let me try Zometa because of positive news from
studies, even though I was postmenopausal. I get Zometa every
6 months. No more ostopenia.
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Blessings and Peace,
Barbara
DX Oct 02 @ age 52 Stage 2B Grade 3 Mastectomy
"at least" 4.5 cm IDC 1+node ER+61% /PR-
Assiciated Intraductual component with Comedo Necrosis
Her2+ FISH8.6 IHC 2+
5 1/2 CEF Arimidex
Celebrex 400mg daily for 13 months
Prophylactic mastectomy
Estradiol #: 13
PTEN positive, "late" Herceptin (26 months after chemo)
Oct 05: Actonel for osteopenia from Arimidex.
May 08: Replaced Actonel with Zometa . Taking every 6
months.
Accepting the gift of life, I give thanks for it and live it in fullness.
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