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Blondy28 · 01-09-2007, 04:03 PM

Quick background...I'm stage IIa, HER2+, ER+100%/PR+30%. I've been getting Herceptin since August (started weekly with Taxol, and since November 3, when done with chemo, have been getting it every 3 weeks). I've been getting monthly zoladex shots, and started taking Arimidex on December 8. I had to stop due to severe hip pain, which I attributed to the drug. Plan was to see Onc on January 19 to discuss options (switching to another AI?). Yesterday, I was diagnosed with full blown osteoporosis in my hips (I just turned 40 in November), and osteopenia in my spine and pelvis. I'm terribly concerned that my oncologist is not going to let me proceed with ovarian supression and an AI due to the risk of increased bone loss, but I know Tamoxifen isn't nearly as effective (some say not at all effective). Has anyone had experience with this?

Thank you for any information.

Pam

01-09-2007, 04:03 PM	#1
Blondy28 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2	Osteoporosis and AI's Quick background...I'm stage IIa, HER2+, ER+100%/PR+30%. I've been getting Herceptin since August (started weekly with Taxol, and since November 3, when done with chemo, have been getting it every 3 weeks). I've been getting monthly zoladex shots, and started taking Arimidex on December 8. I had to stop due to severe hip pain, which I attributed to the drug. Plan was to see Onc on January 19 to discuss options (switching to another AI?). Yesterday, I was diagnosed with full blown osteoporosis in my hips (I just turned 40 in November), and osteopenia in my spine and pelvis. I'm terribly concerned that my oncologist is not going to let me proceed with ovarian supression and an AI due to the risk of increased bone loss, but I know Tamoxifen isn't nearly as effective (some say not at all effective). Has anyone had experience with this? Thank you for any information. Pam