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Zometa infusions to help prevent bone loss from cancer treatments
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jan 12 1:22pm | Replies (164)Comment receiving replies
I’ve been on Letrozole for 2 months and start Ribociclib tomorrow. Prior to diagnosis I hadn’t swallowed a pill in 10+ years. I’m not 100% ok with Letrozole and Ribociclib but I’ll try them. In my opinion based on reading and a study I will not accept Zometa. Today I signed a document acknowledging my refusal. Another discussion on this platform indicated the commenters were losing teeth which is a listed side effect of Zometa. I’d rather rely on good diet, vitamins D and K2, walking, yoga and sunshine. Wishing everyone the best on their journeys.
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Take it from me, I'm 100% with you on the tooth thing. It is an issue I am experiencing right now. Nevertheless, I was Stage IIIc so didn't have much choice but to throw everything we have at this (i.e. the possible tumor suppression properties of Zometa is worth a try for me).
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Is there a test to determine the amount of estrogen the body is producing. If it is almost nothing, Is there a need for Anastrozole? In my case, I lost 1 ovary in 1975 & the other in 1995. Estrogen is produced in ways besides the ovaries, but how much? I am 77 and far past menopause. Thank you.