I have osteopenia and need a new knee( side story). I’m on anastrozole and reclast every 6 months along with vitamin d3 with k supplements. Won’t have another scan for 6 more months but with exercise and other interventions am thinking positive.
July 18
It's completely understandable to feel scared and frustrated — those feelings are valid, and many people in your situation feel the same way. You're asking exactly the right questions.
Anastrozole is prescribed because it significantly lowers the risk of breast cancer returning. For many people, that benefit outweighs the Show Full Answer
It's completely understandable to feel scared and frustrated — those feelings are valid, and many people in your situation feel the same way. You're asking exactly the right questions.
Anastrozole is prescribed because it significantly lowers the risk of breast cancer returning. For many people, that benefit outweighs the risks. But having pre-existing osteoporosis is an important factor that your doctor needs to know about, if they don't already. Here's the important thing — anastrozole may not be the right fit for everyone, especially those with existing bone concerns. There are other hormone therapy options, like tamoxifen, which can actually help preserve bone density in some cases.
Your doctor can work with you to:
- Review whether anastrozole is still the best choice given your bone health
- Monitor your bone density closely
- Recommend calcium, vitamin D, or bone-strengthening medications
- Consider switching to a different hormone therapy if needed Please don't stop taking your medication without speaking to your doctor first — but absolutely bring up your fears and your osteoporosis. This is a conversation worth having. You deserve a treatment plan that feels manageable and keeps you as safe as possible. 💛
July 16
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