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Experiences with tooth problems concurrent with Zometa treatments

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Aug 26, 2023 | Replies (29)
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@sarena

Stage 1a breast cancer. No node involvement. My DEXA scan was disappointing because of Letrozole. anyway, I don’t want to take Z infusions. I’ve had a lot of dental work in my lifetime and I am scared to death about the jaw problems. What would another option be?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Dec 10, 2022

Welcome @sarena. I moved your message to this existing discussion in the Breast Cancer group
- Experiences with tooth problems concurrent with Zometa treatments: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/experiences-with-tooth-problems-concurrent-with-zometa-treatments/

I did this so you can read previous posts and connect easily with members like @mdr3 @ellerbracke @trixie1313 @oilermama @schmeeckle64 @mhsosa who have experience with breast cancer, bone loss and Zometa, some who took precautions with dental work or experienced issues with their teeth.

You may also be interested in this related discussion:
- Zometa infusions to help prevent bone loss from cancer treatments: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/zometa-infusions/

Sarena, have you talked with your oncologist about your concerns with taking Zometa?

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pbnew | @pbnew | Dec 20, 2022

Hi. I refused the Zometa. In my opinion the side effects of Zometa are worse than Letrozole. I counteracted with exercise (treadmill every day and some yoga), sunshine (20 min everyday that sun was available) and vitamin D.

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