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CourtneyL 11-19-2010 05:06 PM

FDA Approves Denosumab (Xgeva) for bone mets!
 
Great news for us gals with bone mets - the FDA today approved Denosumab (brand name will be Xgeva) for cancers that have metastasized to the bones. According to my onc, Denosumab is a bigger better drug than Zometa - more effective, less side effects. It will be administered once a month in a shot to the arm.

So we're going to give it a roll and see how it goes! Stay tuned...

To read the FDA press release, visit:

http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsro.../ucm234346.htm

tricia keegan 11-19-2010 06:26 PM

Re: FDA Approves Denosumab (Xgeva) for bone mets!
 
I'm so glad for you Courtney and hope it goes well for you:)

I read a report recently where this drug may be given for osteoprosis, and intend to ask my onc about it when I see her in Dec, anyone else having it for this?


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