Bone density problems after chemo

trigeek

Bone density problems after chemo

trigeek

Hi gals,

I am 45 premenopausal, and went through DD AC then Taxol. My dexa scan ( which was taken 4-5 months after my hlast chemo) showed 'soft bones' the oncologist suggested that I take 1500 ca and 600-900 D3 daily ( in 3 doses) he is not worried yet, and said that if this does not take care of it next year we'll take additional actions. He also said that the tamox would strengthen the bones.

I am very active, I run, cycle, swim .. and weight train ( have not been weight training for about 9 months though)

Not that it would make any difference but I was wondering whether the chemo could cause bone density problems that quickly ? Or maybe I already had beginning of osteoporosis ?

I used to do long distance cycling and sweat a lot and remember reading somewhere that long distance cyclists were at risk for osteorop.. cause of the constant calcium loss from sweating and cycling not being a weight bearing exercise. 

Anyone else ?