POST treatment with Zometa, or any biphosphonate

[RobinP]

THIS QUESTION POST IS ONLY FOR EARLY STAGE BREAST CANCER, NOT METS

I am not a fan of Zometa and the biphosphonates, despite the fact they are suppose to help prevent bone mets. I was on Actonel for four years but stopped due to my fears of jaw osteonecrosis, as the longer you are on biphosphonates,the higher the risk for osteonecrosis side effects.

Just curious, but how many of you have started biphosphonates post treatment recently with the news that these drugs decrease bone mets? Also, has anyone else stopped treatment after four years of being on oral bone building drugs due to fear of jaw rotting?

PS There is an expotential terminal half life of biphos. drugs, where they never completely leave the bone once deposited. Also, if you're on these drug you better make sure you are taking calcium 1500 mg a day and at least 800mg of vit D or you could do your bones worse damage.