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Biphosphonates for early hormone positive BC
Hello everyone, Ive been chatting to some women overseas and it seems that the use of biphosphonate infusions for early hormone positive BC is becoming the norm, particularly in US and Canada. I’ve r...
I was offered biophosphonates at my last oncology appointment in August. I have mild osteopaenia but haven’t had a bone density scan since last year so unsure whether it has worsened since then. My oncologist said there was research to show it might help prevent bone Mets so I agreed & had it shortly thereafter. Next one is February. She didn’t say much about side affects only that I would need a blood test for kidney function before & I might have flu like symptoms after which I did for 24 hours.