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Henny · 01-06-2009, 10:47 PM

Vicki,
I had my first zometa infusion in October. My onc was going to charge about $1400 if my insurance didn't cover it. The insurance surprisingly did pay. I thought it would be worth it since it has shown to decrease recurrence by 30% in the first studies (according to my onc).
Today I had a bone density study. It showed that my osteopenia had improved since my last test last year -possibly due to the zometa. I didn't expect a positive side of it so soon.
I know it's really hard to roll the dice and decide what is worth the expense, se's, pain etc but my philosophy is to do whatever I can up front and hopefully not have to chase this thing from behind.
Seems like there's always something to wrestle with.
Best to you
Henny

01-06-2009, 10:47 PM	#5
Henny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 110	Vicki, I had my first zometa infusion in October. My onc was going to charge about $1400 if my insurance didn't cover it. The insurance surprisingly did pay. I thought it would be worth it since it has shown to decrease recurrence by 30% in the first studies (according to my onc). Today I had a bone density study. It showed that my osteopenia had improved since my last test last year -possibly due to the zometa. I didn't expect a positive side of it so soon. I know it's really hard to roll the dice and decide what is worth the expense, se's, pain etc but my philosophy is to do whatever I can up front and hopefully not have to chase this thing from behind. Seems like there's always something to wrestle with. Best to you Henny __________________ Henny Dx 3/07 IDC and DCIS Her2+ ER- PR- Stage IIb 1/15 nodes A/C, Taxol, Herceptin Bilateral mastectomies with recon Zometa 2/yr for 3 yrs- finished 8/2011