Guest guest Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Has anyone had any experience with taking Zometa? My doctor is wanting to do an infusion. I do have recent mets to liver and bones. From what I have read it's indication is to protect the bones from cancer. I am concerned about side effects of course. Any feedback I would appreciate. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Beth, I have had 6 zometa infusions and while the first fewtimes were very difficult, after about 4 infusions I did not have any side effects. However, the first few infusions were very difficult with body aches, major chills, headache, etc. But if you hang in there it will get easier! My onc told me these side effects do not happen to everyone, but just in case know that it will get easier. Jillian On Feb 20, 2011, at 7:20 PM, " BETH " <rocks1girl@...> wrote: > Has anyone had any experience with taking Zometa? > My doctor is wanting to do an infusion. I do have recent mets to liver and bones. > From what I have read it's indication is to protect the bones from > cancer. I am concerned about side effects of course. > Any feedback I would appreciate. > > Beth > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Beth google it. side effects are present. pay special attention to ONJ. it's a trade off > > Has anyone had any experience with taking Zometa? > My doctor is wanting to do an infusion. I do have recent mets to liver and bones. > From what I have read it's indication is to protect the bones from > cancer. I am concerned about side effects of course. > Any feedback I would appreciate. > > Beth > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Beth I just ead Jillian's post reminding me of an important detail. The first shot must be given over an hour. hospitals and oncos want to do it in 30 minutes. you must insist. they will charge you extra. pay. > > > Has anyone had any experience with taking Zometa? > > My doctor is wanting to do an infusion. I do have recent mets to liver and bones. > > From what I have read it's indication is to protect the bones from > > cancer. I am concerned about side effects of course. > > Any feedback I would appreciate. > > > > Beth > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I know many women on Zometa. Some tolerate it quite well, others do not. My best to you. ar > > Has anyone had any experience with taking Zometa? > My doctor is wanting to do an infusion. I do have recent mets to liver and bones. > From what I have read it's indication is to protect the bones from > cancer. I am concerned about side effects of course. > Any feedback I would appreciate. > > Beth > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 It's also possible to use half the usual dose the first time, as a precaution. Longer infusion is definitely a good idea. Zometa may have some anti-cancer properties and synergy when used with chemotherapy, if I remember correctly. hn > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 is correct! My first infusion was about 20 minutes. The last few I have I made them drip it slow, this may have been the difference between having side effects and no SEs Jillian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 In general, I tend to be antidrug, but my understanding (from ) is that Zometa's usually worthwhile for treating and preventing bone metastasis for certain types of cancer (such as BC). Leonard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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