Hi, everybody,
I recently had a bone density scan, and my primary care physician would like to see me, so I have an appointment next week. I figure that I probably have osteoporosis...not surprising since I am 68 years old. I did some preliminary research and noticed that many of the drugs used to treat this have side effects that include problems with the teeth and jaw. I really don't want to risk that, since the radiation has really done a number on my teeth as it is. Have any of you been diagnosed with this, and if so, how has it been treated? I am hoping that I can get away with increased exercise and more calcium.

Female, nonsmoker, 70, diag. 5/09 after tongue biopsy: stage IV. Left hemi-gloss. and left selec. neck disec. 30 lymph nodes removed May 20. Over 7 weeks daily rads. with three chemo. PEG removed 12/4/09 Am eating mostly soft foods. Back to work 11/09 Retired 4/1/11. 7 clear scans! Port out 9/11. 2/13. It's back: base of tongue, very invasive
surgery involving lifestyle changes. 2/14: Now speaking w/Passey-Muir valve. Considering a swallow study. Grateful to be alive.