About Breast Cancer: Bone Health and Hormonal Therapy

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer During chemo, I felt pretty fragile and creaky. Then I went on hormonal drugs and entered "chemo-pause" which made me act like Creaky, Grumpy, Weepy, and some of the other Seven Dwarfs! Aromasin Makes Post-Treatment Trouble For Survivors How's this for timing? Last week I went for my bone density scan and got diagnosed with osteoporosis. This week, I read that taking Aromasin (which I did, for 3 years) causes bone thinning. That makes it even more important to keep up on annual screenings and bone meds. Has Aromasin given you any trouble? Let me know by leaving a comment here. See More About:  aromasin  hormone therapy  risk of recurrence Having a Bone Density Scan I actually enjoy this kind of screening. I get to lie down, have my feet propped up, and snooze in a dimly-lit room while a machine takes pictures - without compressing any of my tender parts. What I don't enjoy is getting the diagnosis - but it is better to know, so my doctor can get me the right treatment. See More About:  radiation  breast cancer treatment  bone density scan Estrogen, Bone Loss, and Chemotherapy Estrogen is good for your bones, but it can fuel breast cancer, too. That's why many chemo drugs make your hormone levels plummet. Fortunately you can do something about this - during and after treatment! See More About:  estrogen  bone density scan  chemotherapy Staying Healthy Following Breast Cancer Treatment It takes some work and lots of patience to get back in your groove, once your treatments are over. Rev up your recovery with a super-healthy diet, add some exercise, and don't expect to feel "normal" right away. See More About:  emotional stages  side effects  breast cancer recovery Breast Cancer Ads Mental Health Bone Cancer Patients Breast Health Breast Cancer Cancer Health Featured Articles Newly Diagnosed - What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment Is It Breast Cancer? - Diagnosis, Tests, Results Treatment Options for Breast Cancer Support and Resources - During and After Treatment Life During Treatment - Self Care, Side Effects, Reconstruction Life After Treatment, Recovery, Hair and Skin Care, Changes   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Learn a New Hobby Are you thinking about taking up a new hobby? From chess to painting to birdwatching, this comprehensive list provides a wide variety of options, to suit all sorts of interests. More> This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What is Breast Cancer? Symptoms of Breast Cancer Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Treatments for Breast Cancer Preventing Breast Cancer   Follow me on: Advertisement