Hi Maldives I'm so sorry that you seem to be having an horrendous time. Most of us have a grim time, but you seem to be sufferring more than most. My teeth/jaw problems started after chemotherapy and long term Tamoxifen in 1994 as treatment after radical mastectomy. It settled down a bit after stopping Tamox 5 years later. However my teeth continued to become loose and I eventually decided on implants. At this point I did not put two and two together re the cancer treatment and my loose teeth were constatntly attributed to smoking (I HAVE NEVER SMOKED). It was always denied that chemotherapy and other cancer drugs played any part in my loosening teeth. I was clear of cancer until summer 2014 when I had pain in the shin and a bit of discomfort in the breast bone. Diagnosed with widespread bone mets, mainly in spine, skull, jaw, sacrum and long bones. Initially prescribed Letrozole and Ibandronic Acid tabs (which caused burning in my throat and indigestion). Ibandronic Acid was replaced with a monthly injection of Denusumab. After a year of Letrozole, I was almost suicidal; though it seemed to keep the cancer at bay, the side effects made life not worth living. I was then given Tamox, which was better but not by much and I don't think it's working as well as Letrozole. After a year of Denusumab, the dentist identified the problem in my mouth. I came off Denusumab with no alternative, as all these bone strengtheners have the same risk. I suspect that Tamox also contributes to the jaw problem. I'm not sure where to go next. I feel that everything on offer is more damaging than the cancer itself. I think that perhaps smaller doses are the answer - or doses 'tailored' to each individual. That suggestion was not welcomed by my Onc. I am supported by my homeopath with pain relief and keeping me upbeat. I also take a range of supplements and ESSIAC herbal infusion. (look it up everybody) Best of luck, Maldives, Hugs C x
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