Tuesday PM

I went to MDACC today for a scheduled bone density scan. I was scheduled to see an oncologist tomorrow, for the results. This was not my regular Dr, but one of his associates that I had seen once before, during my treatment. I received a call this afternoon from MDACC telling me that my Dr wanted me to wait till next week when he could see me himself. I now have a 10:00 appointment with Dr Pusztai next Wednesday, 5/21.
I'm a little worried that they found something on the bone density test that he feel he needs to address, and didn't want his associate to handle it. I feel fine, but I have been having problems with my back. It is much better, since Chemo is finished, but still not totally gone.

The Dr had suggested I join a 3 year study of osteoporosis drugs that are thought to prevent the recurrence of breast cancer. I was ready to sign up, till I read the flyer on it. Our insurance would have to foot the bill for all medications, and tests, and some of the side effects are really scary. I've decided not to sign up at this time. I don't see the point of taking a drug that might kill you, to prevent the recurrence of something that might kill you.
I'll take my chances on the one I know I have a good chance to beat, and it won't put me at risk of all sorts of bad things. If I need something for osteoporosis, I'll go with a tried and true medication, not something untested, with known side effects that are likely to cause me grief.