zometa

bunnie
bunnie Member Posts: 233
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Hi i was wondering has anyone else been put on zometa and if so could you tell me has it helped and also what side affects did you see?Any info would be helpful. Thanks to everyone in advance. bunnie(amy)

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  • jeancmici
    jeancmici Member Posts: 665 Member
    #2
    I have been taking zometa since Sept (4?) or thereabout - first monthly - now every three weeks. It is supposed to be the best thing around for bone mets. Mostly no side effects that would be bothersome to you - I notice more bone pain for a few days after the infusion which is considered normal.

    good Luck,
    jean
  • hummingbyrd
    hummingbyrd Member Posts: 950 Member
    #3
    jeancmici said:

    I have been taking zometa since Sept (4?) or thereabout - first monthly - now every three weeks. It is supposed to be the best thing around for bone mets. Mostly no side effects that would be bothersome to you - I notice more bone pain for a few days after the infusion which is considered normal.

    good Luck,
    jean

    Hey jean, good to see you post, I haven't been here too much lately.
    Amy I've been on zometa since 02/2002 w/o problems. Just drink lots of water and no wine. Like jean said, some pain in bone at site of mets, but for me that was a good thing cause I just figured the medication was working.
    God bless.
    hummingbyrd
  • AuthorUnknown
    AuthorUnknown Member Posts: 1,537 Member
    #4
    Bunnie: Yes, I have been on Zometa for 3 years for bone metz breast cancer. The Zometa (as I have been told) helps to strengthen the bones in contrast to the cancer dibilitating the bone. After the drip, and for 2 weeks or so, it seems like the chemicals are attacking each location of the cancer, and it hurts. But, I think it helps me keep going. You can tell the hurt - it's different. Hope this helps. TimsLady

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