Anastrozole and bone scan

Hi, I am having zoledronic acid every 6 months for 3 years, assume it's a similar treatment. I asked my oncologist if I should have a bone scan to see how my bones are now and he said there is no point as the zoledronic acid is already treating any issues with bone loss. They give it as standard now I think with AIs (that I am taking) to prevent issues. 

Hi I am on ibandronic acid for 3 years and they said didn't need any bone scans as this was keeping bones in top condition. 

Xxx

Look on the royal osteoporosis society guidance for breast cancer treatment and bone loss. 

it’s recommended you have a baseline (which you have missed as you’ve started bisphosphonate treatment - unless you’ve only just started - it states within 3 months of starting) then depending on your bone density at baseline there’s an algorithm. 

for standard osteoporosis when people are on bisphosphonates they don’t get scanned until they’ve finished their course of treatment or unless they fracture within that time. 

Thank you Sarahm. I will take a look.

No problem. Good luck with it all. 
make sure you have 800IU of vitamin D and 1000mg of calcium daily in your diet. With or without bone protection therapy this will help your bones x