Hi,

im a newbie to the forum, my husband suggested I join a forum to speak to others who are in a similar position to me. I've just returned from an oncology visit and feel soooo frustrated. After completing 6 courses of chemo, I had an ultra sound to determine whether the lump had shrunk. Since them I have seen both a breast surgeon and oncologist and neither has given me feedback on the ultrasound. I'm now wondering why the hell I went through chemo if the outcome didn't seem to matter.

i feel that I'm not given enough information on which I can make an informed choice about my treatment, but have rather been told what treatment I will take. 

I would also like to know if anyone has been on  bisphosphonate treatment ( zoledronic acid) for any length of time and if they are OK with the treatment as I've read that it could cause osteonecrosis, particularly with regards to the jaw and femur. I have to make a decision about whether I should take it or not, but really don't want to take something that will help in one area,  ut cause a myriad of problems in others.

your thoughts and insights are greatly welcome.