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Re: Legs are Healing
Rhonda,
I have my reservations regarding the employment of bisphosphonates to strengthen bones because while they do increase bone density modestly, it is only the outer most region of the bone while the interior remains quite weak. The rate of fractures for those on bisphosphonates such as Boniva, Fosamax, etc, is the same as for those who do not take them, no appreciable difference. I know they can reduce the incidence of bone mets in BC patients by nearly 30%, but even that seems to be in doubt now.
Not sure they are worth the many side effects.
Anywho, so glad you are up and about (however gingerly) again. You have been on my mind quite a bit lately, so I am especially glad to see your post!
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Smile On!
Laurel
Dx'd w/multifocal DCIS/IDS 3/08
7mm invasive component
Partial mast. 5/08
Stage 1b, ER 80%, PR 90%, HER-2 6.9 on FISH
0/5 nodes
4 AC, 4 TH finished 9/08
Herceptin every 3 weeks. Finished 7/09
Tamoxifen 10/08. Switched to Femara 8/09
Bilat SPM w/reconstruction 10/08
Clinical Trial w/Clondronate 12/08
Stopped Clondronate--too hard on my gizzard!
Switched back to Tamoxifen due to tendon pain from Femara
15 Years NED
I think I just might hang around awhile....
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