Anyone with issues with Bisphosphonates lots of mixed messages don’t know what to
I am reading so many different things about the good and bad of Bisphosphonates (Zometa) . I am getting really anxious and just don’t know which way to go. Definitely not going to use Prolia so now have to think about this Zometa . I am 70 and very healthy and active no other drugs nothing other than this early BC for which I have had surgery and radiation. I am on Anastrozole no problems and Oestopenic So worried that this infusion might change everything completely for me. Dr wants me to have 4 infusions. Any thoughts welcome
Chemo is all done!
Yesterday I had my last dose of chemo! I have been feeling so excited knowing it's over, now to just get through the last lot of side effects from this infusion. the side effects are pretty full on for a few days between days 3-6 but i'm prepared for that anyway, I just work with the side effects & take each day as it comes. I did dose dense of AC x 4, then dose dense of Paclitaxel x 4. I handled both really well, ended up not needing the injection o boost my blood levels, I just altered my diet to be rich in the foods i needed. I have constant neuropathy though which is annoying as well as sleeplessness & lethargy. I had my radiation planning appointment on Tuesday, got all measured & marked up ready to start on 7th November, until 11th December - then 4 weeks later I start on Letrazole - i need to have a DEXA scan & blood tests to check my hormone levels, making sure my ovaries are no longer active. i wen through natural menopause 10 years ago & was on HRT for around 9 years, coming off when I got my bc diagnosis. I am so looking forward to my hair growing back! I really do miss having my long hair. Reading the info my oncologist gave me about the Lertazole, it says it can thin hair... i hope not too badly, i'm sick of being bald.