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...
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I have 6 monthly Prolia injections to counter bone thinning effects of Letrozole.
I had been diagnosed years before breast cancer with osteoporosis and had 2 short periods on bisphosphonate tablets. I would urge caution with bisphosphonates as I needed a root canal and found the dental community were very reluctant to help once they heard I took bisphonates because of the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw with any oral surgery including extractions. Should you elect to start bisphosphonates ensure you have a thorough dental examination prior to commencement and you will need to be vigilant with regular dental checks thereafter.
Prolia does not have these issues in that it only stays in your system 6 months and I have dental work done prior to my next injection. Prolia is said to further reduce recurrence of breast cancer and is given in US I understand for this reason in addition to osteoporosis.It can however be expensive ( around $280 ) if you don’t qualify under PBS which is being diagnosed as osteoporotic AND either (a) having had an osteoporotic fracture OR (b) being over 70. Under PBS it is around $38.
I had been diagnosed years before breast cancer with osteoporosis and had 2 short periods on bisphosphonate tablets. I would urge caution with bisphosphonates as I needed a root canal and found the dental community were very reluctant to help once they heard I took bisphonates because of the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw with any oral surgery including extractions. Should you elect to start bisphosphonates ensure you have a thorough dental examination prior to commencement and you will need to be vigilant with regular dental checks thereafter.
Prolia does not have these issues in that it only stays in your system 6 months and I have dental work done prior to my next injection. Prolia is said to further reduce recurrence of breast cancer and is given in US I understand for this reason in addition to osteoporosis.It can however be expensive ( around $280 ) if you don’t qualify under PBS which is being diagnosed as osteoporotic AND either (a) having had an osteoporotic fracture OR (b) being over 70. Under PBS it is around $38.