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caya · 08-25-2012, 03:51 PM

Hi Michele,

I developed osteoporosis while on Femara (had osteopania before BC, osteoporosis runs in my family, my Mom and 2 maternal aunts have it). My oncologist agreed for me to see an endocronologist to have a Reclast infusion - double whammy they said, it would treat my osteoporosis and help prevent a recurrence.

I had the infusion, felt fine that day, but had a rough night and following day - despite taking Tylenol before, during and after the infusion. I was fine after a couple of days. My endocronologist said studies are showing the Reclast should stay in my system for about 18 months, so that is when I will get my next infusion.

all the best
caya

08-25-2012, 03:51 PM	#3
caya Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Thornhill, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,320	Re: zometa or reclast with no mets to bone? Hi Michele, I developed osteoporosis while on Femara (had osteopania before BC, osteoporosis runs in my family, my Mom and 2 maternal aunts have it). My oncologist agreed for me to see an endocronologist to have a Reclast infusion - double whammy they said, it would treat my osteoporosis and help prevent a recurrence. I had the infusion, felt fine that day, but had a rough night and following day - despite taking Tylenol before, during and after the infusion. I was fine after a couple of days. My endocronologist said studies are showing the Reclast should stay in my system for about 18 months, so that is when I will get my next infusion. all the best caya __________________ ER90%+/PR 50%+/HER 2+ 1.7 cm and 1.0 cm. Stage 1, grade 2, Node Negative (16 nodes tested) MRM Dec.18/06 3 x FEC, 3 x Taxotere Herceptin - every 3 weeks for a year, finished May 8/08 Tamoxifen - 2 1/2 years Femara - Jan. 1, 2010 - July 18, 2012 BRCA1/BRCA2 Negative Dignosed 10/16/06, age 48 , premenopausal Mild lymphedema diagnosed June 2009 - breast surgeon and lymph. therapist think it's completely reversible - hope so. Reclast infusion January 2012 Oopherectomy October 2013 15 Years NED!! Last edited by caya; 08-25-2012 at 09:01 PM..