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Rich66 · 10-24-2009, 06:15 PM

From a previous post
"I also have questions about this increased activity in hip area...that showed up on baseline 3 yrs & 8 months ago after first cycle of TCH but they weren't worried about that either since I do have problems with scoliosis and both hips. (I have brusitis in both) How do I know for sure it's really mets?"

Man..difficult issues cropping up. What test determined bone mets? Did other docs review that information?
Probably should hold off on more Zometa until it's resolved..if it's a bone issue requiring surgery. How long of a delay are they talking about?
If you have to delay other treatment through surgery and recovery, maybe Lapatinib or some bone neutral Endocrine therapy could be added. Tamoxifen is thought to have more than just ER+ effects...not sure if it has effects on bones like the Aromatase inhibitors. I know radiation is often used on bone mets but maybe not applicable to what you have going.

10-24-2009, 06:15 PM	#6
Rich66 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 3,431	Re: I need hip surgery which STOPS my chemo! From a previous post "I also have questions about this increased activity in hip area...that showed up on baseline 3 yrs & 8 months ago after first cycle of TCH but they weren't worried about that either since I do have problems with scoliosis and both hips. (I have brusitis in both) How do I know for sure it's really mets?" Man..difficult issues cropping up. What test determined bone mets? Did other docs review that information? Probably should hold off on more Zometa until it's resolved..if it's a bone issue requiring surgery. How long of a delay are they talking about? If you have to delay other treatment through surgery and recovery, maybe Lapatinib or some bone neutral Endocrine therapy could be added. Tamoxifen is thought to have more than just ER+ effects...not sure if it has effects on bones like the Aromatase inhibitors. I know radiation is often used on bone mets but maybe not applicable to what you have going. __________________ Mom's treatment history (link)