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Faith in Him · 10-06-2010, 03:33 PM

Hi,

I haven't posted in awhile since I feel a little guilty doing so after I crossed over to the triple negative side. I lurk because I like to see how you all are doing. So, I hope you don't mind if I post this.

Is Zometa better than Pamidronate? I know they are both used to heal and strengthen bones. However, there has been a lot of press about Zometa possibly slowing the progression of the disease. Is the same true for all bone strenghten drugs or just Zometa?

Thanks, Tonya

10-06-2010, 03:33 PM	#1
Faith in Him Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 764	Zometa vs Pamidronate Hi, I haven't posted in awhile since I feel a little guilty doing so after I crossed over to the triple negative side. I lurk because I like to see how you all are doing. So, I hope you don't mind if I post this. Is Zometa better than Pamidronate? I know they are both used to heal and strengthen bones. However, there has been a lot of press about Zometa possibly slowing the progression of the disease. Is the same true for all bone strenghten drugs or just Zometa? Thanks, Tonya __________________ DX 02/01/07 2.5 cm, Er/Pr-, Her2+++ 18/20 Nodes 03/07 CT & Bone scan - Clear AC x 4, Taxol x 4, Added Herceptin Radiation until 09/07 Herceptin every 3 weeks until 06/08 01/10/08 local recurrence -IBC 01/28/08 CT & Brain MRI - clear 02/08 - Navelbine & Herceptin 05/08 -MRM 05/08 - Gemzar & Herceptin - didn't work 09/08 - Hyperthermia rads 03/09 - Tykerb/Xeloda 05/10 - Tram flap to fix wound