Fosamax? Zometa?
Hi all,
I know I may be reading into this, but I am concerned that my Onc. knows something I don't. Yesterday, out of the blue he asked me if I am taking Fosamax. Strangely, my PCP had prescribed this a few months ago but I never took it as I heard/read about too many side effects. I told him this yesterday (after he pushed the Fosamax) and he said that if I don't take the Fosamax I will end up needing Zometa. I didn't know what Zometa was until I asked him. I see that many on the support group get Zometa, but I thought it was some form of chemo. He wants me to have a bone density, yes I am due for one. But, I don't know why he is pushing this before the density test. I am due for a bone scan in January as I have not had one since last January. I have not complained to either DR. about bone pain. I didn't ask too many questions at the time, but of course when I came home and started to do my research I see that bone mets can be picked up in blood tests if there is too much calcium. Now I am wondering why he is sending me for density and not the scan yet and why all of a sudden he is insisting on the Fosamax. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Liz J.
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