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Managing Bone Health Post-Cancer Treatment: Looking for Tips

michaelcarlos
michaelcarlos Pre-Moderated Member, CSN Member Posts: 6 New User
in Bone Cancers #1

Hello all,

I'm wondering if anyone here has had bone health problems after cancer treatment. I was diagnosed with cancer a few years back, and my treatment went well, but recently I have been experiencing some pain in my bones and joints, particularly in my legs and lower back.

I know that chemotherapy and radiation therapy treatments for cancer may, on occasion, weaken bone, but I have no idea what to do about it to control or stop it from occurring further. I am also concerned about fracture risk or osteoporosis, considering I'm already past my 40s.

I came across this website:https://csn.cancer.org/cissp-certification/discussion/324382/some-tips-from-csn#latest but still seeking for advice.

Has anyone experienced anything like that? Any recommendations you have for building bone density after treatment? I've heard exercise, calcium, and vitamin D, but I'm not sure how to work that into my daily life safely. Any suggestions for managing bone pain or keeping bones healthy would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your support and any information you can provide!

Best,
michaelcarlos

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  • superwoman2000
    superwoman2000 CSN Member Posts: 2 Member
    #2

    Hi Michaelcarlos,


    I am an osteosarcoma survivor and have had endoprosthesis for 25 years now (of course not the same, I had 3 operations :)), but having this is additionally increasing risk of osteoporosis. I have discussed options such as medicine Prolia with my orthopedic surgeon (but still did not decide on that). I take vitamin D regularly and exercise..


    All the best

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  • tom1953
    tom1953 CSN Member Posts: 20 Member
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    Hello Michaelcarlos…

    I have a bone issue "Paget's Disease" that was complicated by Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, it led to osteoporosis and an iliac fracture. Before chemo and radiation, I was prescribed Alendronate with a once-a-week dose to build up bone density. I am now nearly two years in remission. Chemo gave me the first relief and has allowed the alendronate, also known as Fosamax and a low dose of Vitamin D to keep bone density in check. Your doctor may suggest a bone density scan and if needed, alendronate if needed.

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