Zometa for prevention of recurrance in post menopausal women

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Mamagrammy
Mamagrammy Member Posts: 7
edited December 2015 in Hormonal Therapy - Before, During, and After

My oncologist recommends Zometa (infusion every 6 months for two years for a total of four infusions) even though my bone density is normal. Research has shown significant reduced recurrence to bone in post menopausal women. Anyone else (post menopausal) on Zometa and AI?

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  • sbelizabeth
    sbelizabeth Member Posts: 2,889
    edited December 2015

    Yes. I've been bugging my onc about it for a couple of years and I think the body of evidence just became strong enough that she said OK. I had my first dose in September--a little tough sitting in the infusion room again--but I'm happy to be finally on a drug that might be an additional weapon against this disease.

    The infusion nurse said it would cause slight soreness and maybe a little fever. "Take Tylenol." My bones ached so badly for a couple of days it hurt to breathe, and my temp reached 101. Still...worth it!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2015

    I'm going to ask my doc about this. What is necessary, dx-wise, to merit this tx?

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  • sbelizabeth
    sbelizabeth Member Posts: 2,889
    edited December 2015

    I don't entirely know, Claireinaz. New research is being discussed at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium right now, so that might shine some light on it. Based on prior research, my onc believed my risk of recurrence outweighed the drawbacks of the drug, though, and I know more and more of us are being treated with it.

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  • Mamagrammy
    Mamagrammy Member Posts: 7
    edited March 2017

    I am stage 1a, but aggressive grade 3. Did 6 rounds of TC, and have been on exemestane for one month. My oncologist is all for Zometa. Insurance is paying. Scheduled for first infusion soon

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  • windingshores
    windingshores Member Posts: 704
    edited December 2015

    Is this true of Reclast as well?

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  • Mamagrammy
    Mamagrammy Member Posts: 7
    edited December 2015

    Reclast and Zometa are different brand names for Zoledronic Acid


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