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missv
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15 years ago

6 month mammogram results: show tumour has returned

My current treatment is Tamoxifen, Zometta and Zoladex and 6 monthly mammograms. Two weeks ago, I had my first mammogram after my surgery; radiologist was concerned with my mammogram and recomme...
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Joy_K
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15 years ago

Hi missv

Sorry that your news wasn't better, we all get these kicks in the guts with this disease from time to time, however it's great that you are on oral chemotherapy. What are you on? Xeloda? Are you going to keep having Zometa to support your bones, or just the chemo at the moment?

Bone mets can be controlled with chemo and/or a bisphosphonate and pain can be reduced or even completely eliminated by radiotherapy. There is a new bone support monthly injection called Xgeva.

With love,

Joy K