HER2 Support Group Forums - View Single Post

Becky · 10-16-2009, 05:43 AM

Zometa has been shown to reduce mets not only in the bones but in soft tissue as well.

You might also consider the Tamoxifen while still receiving the Herceptin infusions as there is syngergy (even for the few cancer cells that are ER+). You could then decide with your onc whether to consider continuing Tamoxifen after Herceptin is completed.

http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials...ronic-acid0608

Above is the study but if you google zometa and breast cancer there are more.

I get it every 6 months. The first infusion caused me flu like symptoms - even a fever of 101 and bone aches. However, even though you get the next one 6 months later, this did not happen to me. I just was alittle tired but thats it. I actually am getting my 7th or 8th infusion on November 30, right after my onc appointment. Even though I am 5+ yrs out, I still see him every 6 months because I get the infusions every 6 months.

I hope this helps.

10-16-2009, 05:43 AM	#2
Becky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockton, NJ Posts: 4,179	Re: Should I consider taking Zometa? Zometa has been shown to reduce mets not only in the bones but in soft tissue as well. You might also consider the Tamoxifen while still receiving the Herceptin infusions as there is syngergy (even for the few cancer cells that are ER+). You could then decide with your onc whether to consider continuing Tamoxifen after Herceptin is completed. http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials...ronic-acid0608 Above is the study but if you google zometa and breast cancer there are more. I get it every 6 months. The first infusion caused me flu like symptoms - even a fever of 101 and bone aches. However, even though you get the next one 6 months later, this did not happen to me. I just was alittle tired but thats it. I actually am getting my 7th or 8th infusion on November 30, right after my onc appointment. Even though I am 5+ yrs out, I still see him every 6 months because I get the infusions every 6 months. I hope this helps. __________________ Kind regards Becky Found lump via BSE Diagnosed 8/04 at age 45 1.9cm tumor, ER+PR-, Her2 3+(rt side) 2 micromets to sentinel node Stage 2A left 3mm DCIS - low grade ER+PR+Her2 neg lumpectomies 9/7/04 4DD AC followed by 4 DD taxol Used Leukine instead of Neulasta 35 rads on right side only 4/05 started Tamoxifen Started Herceptin 4 months after last Taxol due to trial results and 2005 ASCO meeting & recommendations Oophorectomy 8/05 Started Arimidex 9/05 Finished Herceptin (16 months) 9/06 Arimidex Only Prolia every 6 months for osteopenia NED 18 years! Said Christopher Robin to Pooh: "You must remember this: You're braver than you believe and stronger than you seem and smarter than you think" Last edited by Becky; 10-16-2009 at 05:50 AM.. Reason: forgot link