2017 Diagnosed-- A Place To Share "What's Next"

jo6359_ thanks for the 'no judgement'! lol...I DO have a wonderful support system...both of my grown children and 3 grandkids live within walking distance, and my dad and brother! It's still pretty lonely in this big ole' house...but, I'm doing ok. It is what it is...as Clint would say. I am a business owner so spend many hours on the computer...hence the "how the hell do I quit smoking????" An evil 'friend'...but always there for a seretonin kick.

Had a quick follow-up visit with my opthamologist. He said I could start stair-climbing today and running 5Ks on Saturday. Yes. So I did 16 flights of stairs this morning. On March 9th, I am registered to climb 49 flights of stairs for the American Lung Association. Last year was the only time I missed participating in The Climb because I was in the middle of chemo. I have to start getting my butt in gear for stair climbing. Even though I run a lot, different sets of muscles are used for climbing.

Utjoy- I don't envy you having to spend hours at a time working on the computer. I have a love-hate relationship with my Computer mostly hate. I personally prefer encouragement over judgement any day. Now I have to head to work. Have a wonderful day

Oh DodgersGirl, I'm so sorry for your loss. You're absolutely right that each day is a gift. Some will be painful for sure, but there's always an opportunity to reach out to others and plan for a brighter time ahead.

I feel lucky to be NED and to be enjoying Christmas eve with my husband, niece, friends and godsons. After putting so much on hold last year I'm determined to make 2019 a great one. Wishing all of you a wonderful New Year as well.

georgia- enjoy your holidays with your family and friends.

Happy New Year's Dodgersgirl and all. And I absolutely agree - flipping the calendar felt especially good this year.

I was thinking the same thing. It feels so much better to be able to say I was diagnosed 2 years ago instead of last year. Congrats to all of us!!

Other than the well-documented joint soreness [my knees hate me...], I'm doing well on Arimidex. My MO prescribed anastrozole, but I found [through these boards] that Eagle Pharmacy in FL will fill the script as Arimidex [90 days for $90] and it seems I've benefited from taking the brand name. Or maybe I've just adjusted to it after 1.5 years. Just had a bone density test, and am pretty much holding my own, compared with a year ago, but my "mild" osteopenia predates my BC tx. I was just thrilled that I hadn't lost any height - Funny the things that can take on outsize importance!

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis a few years before my breast cancer diagnosis in 2017. I was never placed on any medication. After a year of chemo and h&p my doctor wants a bone density test. I told him if I had osteoporosis prior to breast cancer it has worsened by now with chemo. So I'm sort of preparing myself he will place me on some type of medication. Fortunately, I don't have any increased joint or bone pain. Most of my aches and pains I had tribute to running. LOL

oceanbum- I hope I don't offend you by asking this question. Are you pre or post menopausal?

I was just wondering if being pre or post menopausal affected the type of medication prescribed? I have four sisters and all of us were diagnosed with osteoporosis in our early 40s , including my mother. We were always at high risk for osteoporosis. We all have fair skin, light eyes and small stature. I never thought to question my primary as to why I was never prescribed medication. Since being diagnosed with cancer, sometimes I feel I question everything.

oceanbum- I am hormone negative. I need to start doing some research on medications. Thank you so much

Happy New Year ladies.

I proclaim again that all you ladies stay the hell away from hospital stuff other than regular check ups.

I am grateful that this BC thing changed me for the better because 8DD chemos changed my brain chemical for sure I take shit from no one.