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Old 02-05-2009, 08:43 AM   #1
Laurel
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Ladies, this is why we do not want universal heath care, socialized medicine, think socialism, in this country. As Amanda noted, we are better cared for, "looked after", in this country!

Amanda, do not forget DIM and Calcium D-Glucarate, supplements that bind estrogen quite effectively. I take these in conjunction with my Tamoxifen, especially since they have been shown to have a protective effect on the uterus and the incidence of endometrial cancer associated with Tamoxifen use. Google DIM for information. I order mine from Swanson Vitamins: www.SwansonVitamins.com.

I wish you all the best in your quest!
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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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Old 02-05-2009, 08:56 AM   #2
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Tricia,

FWIW, I had osteopenia before I began the AI. My onc has me taking 400 mg vitamin D daily, and I started back walking on my treadmill 3 to 4 times a week on average. My latest DEXA showed improvement of bone density in the spine and a slowing of loss in the hip. I believe the walking has a lot to do with it.

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