Should I consider taking Zometa?

[Becky]

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.

[Linda]

Marcia:
My doc did not want to give me Zometa, stating that the study had been too small and the risk for kidney damage, etc, didn't make it worth it. Just her opinion -- since many docs are on board with Zometa. Also, I take Boniva already (for osteopenia) and she says that will do the same thing. I'm not sure I agree, but just wanted to pass that on.
By the way, there's a large discussion of this on the Stage 3 thread on Breastcancer.org, where many women weigh in. It may be a bit old by now, but check and read there.
Linda