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 ?

Anonymous

I don't know the answers to your questions, Trigeek, because I am no athlete.  Always hating exercising!

You really need to go to the alternative thread.  However, I will tell you what I think I know. LOL  You need more than 600 - 900 D3 unless you are getting enough sun without sunscreen for about 10 - 15 minutes a day.  Your onc should have your D serum level drawn.  My onc is just learning more and more about D.  She's amazed at how many people are Vit D deficient.  Also D is very important for breast health.  At least that's the latest.  And, I've been told that we need magnesium, but take it separately.  Do not take it with your D or calcium.  You may want to run this by your onc.

Shirley