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@formisc just found this regarding CTX being too low with more risk for jaw necrosis. Mine is 145 and I am delaying my infusion. :
"It measures the C-terminal telopeptide (CTX) value, which depicts the level of octapeptide fragment released due to osteoclastic bone resorption from type I bone collagen.[36] Its levels are related to the number of osteonecrotic lesions, stage of disease, and bone turnover index.[37] A lower value represents a high-risk patient with suppressed bone turnover and reduced healing capacity. C-terminal telopeptide less than 100 pg/ml equals high risk, 100 to 150 pg/ml equals moderate risk, and greater than 150 pg/ml equals minimal or no risk."