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Question about Zometa protocol/regimen. Any changes?
I've been getting a Zometa infusion twice a year for the past two years on the recommendation of my oncologist, because she said it helps to prevent bone metastases and also strengthens the bones.
She wanted me to have a total of six shots over three years, so this year would have been my final two as I've had four so far. Has something changed about this regimen?
I ask, because when I set up my appointment to see her this month and schedule my fourth shot on the same day, she had someone call me to say that I should see her first before going for my Zometa infusion. It's almost like she wants to talk to me so I can decide if I want to have it. Any thoughts on this so I have some additional information from my wise women here when I see her? Thanks, 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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