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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: 5 days ago | Replies (59)
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I have not read much on this sight about concerns for esophageal cancer as it relates to Recast. It is on the list of side effects for Reclast which surprised me. I know that it is a risk with the oral meds. My mother passed away when she was 80 from this cancer. She was not on osteoporosis meds….she was a heavy smoker which most likely caused this. I am just curious though, because that dx always follows me when they ask about my family history. I have never smoked.
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From the studies I have read, it is a very rare side effect with oral bisphosphonates but those same studies found it was not the case with the Reclast infusion. Although esphogitis was on the list of possible rare side effects with Reclast, I could not find any studies that note esophageal cancer is (I did find several that noted they have not found it to be though). I would inquire with your doctor.