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Dexa bone density scan question
My onc. has scheduled a dexa bone density scan for me before we talk about Zometa infusions as a preventative for bone mets. The tech. told me to stop calcium supplements for 24-48 hours before the test or it may show up as a blob on the film. Is there anything else in the protocol to get a good reading? (I'm thinking that they scan you on your non-dominant side, but I'm not sure. I also think they only do the hip, but my friend also had her arm done, because she's got osteopenia.)
Any tips would be appreciated as, if I decide to do the Zometa, and that's a BIG IF, I want to get an accurate test, because the the outcome depends on whether my insurance would pay for the Zometa.
Thank you,
Vicki
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Diagnosed 12/03 at age 53
1.5cm tumor, ER-PR-, Her2 3+(rt side)
Stage 1B, Three negative nodes from Sentinel Node Biopsy
Paget's of the nipple, Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma and DCIS of the rt breast
Bloom-Richardson score 8/9, P53+ 60-70%, Ki-67+ 30-40%
Skin-sparing mastectomy with immediate lat-flap reconstruction and saline implants, 1/04
Chemo: FAC, five sessions every three weeks Feb.-May 04, then switched to HTC weekly for 12 weeks, June-Aug 04
Zometa every 6 months for osteopenia, started April 09
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