Connect
← Return to Zometa infusions to help prevent bone loss from cancer treatments
Discussion
Zometa infusions to help prevent bone loss from cancer treatments
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jan 12 1:22pm | Replies (164)Comment receiving replies
When I insisted to have my estrogen level checked my 1st oncologist was flippant about it but ordered the blood test. The result came back <10. 🤷🏼♀️ He said that was good! I believe he said ‘normal’ was like 35 My thinking is they prs robe Anastrazole as a One Size fits all. Someone that has Stage 4 cancer vs Stage 1. Same dose. 200lb person vs 130 lb person. Same dose. Does not seem right. And the oncologists don’t seem to be too concerned about the bone effects from Anastrazole. We must all remain diligent in advocating for our own health. Be Proactive. Question our doctors.
Replies to "When I insisted to have my estrogen level checked my 1st oncologist was flippant about it..."
I weight approximately 106 lbs and never had a prescription drug adjusted based on my size. As you say that does not seem right. It goes against common sense and what can I do but trust the doctor.
Connect
I asked about the anastrozole dosage as well and didn't get an answer. But from what I've read here and elsewhere some doctors are OK with patients taking a lesser dose or less frequently than daily. Maybe it's similar to the story of lumpectomies or radiation. First go with a mega approach like mastectomy or lots of radiation and, over time, experiment with a gentler protocol?