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Been on Zometa as well
I am so sorry to hear about the news of your recent scan. I was totally devastated when I got the news of mets on my rib and pelvic area. I have since had a scan that showed no old or new bone mets, so now I have no idea if I had the mets or not, but we are still treating me just the same just to be on the safe side.
Anyway, I was put on Zometa every 4 weeks to stregthen the bones and help them re-grow. I have no side effects from it and my onc swears that this drug will be used prophalaticaly (I need to find spell check on this thing! - Know I spelled this wrong and a few other words!) in the next 5-10 years, as studies show it can also help prevent mets from starting in the first place.
I had also talked to rad onc about possible radiation to the spots, but she said it is only done to relieve major pain, as I guess it can cause more damage than good if just used as first line treatment.
My practice has had great response with the Zometa, so hopefully you will as well.
Love and Hugs to you!
Natalie
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