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Is Zometa Effective At Treating Bones Metastasis?
Question: my wife had breast cancer its been 2-1/2 years ago and now its back in her bones ( hip - little spot on leg is where you can see from ct scan i think it is called that. waiting for biopsy to see if it is er - or hers2 pos the doctor wants to give zometa to help with the bone is it a good idea?
Brief Answer:
Zometa
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Early treatment with intravenous bisphosphonates in patients with bones metastasis can significantly reduce the occurrence and delay the onset of skeletal complications
The use of Zometa is the right decision in this case, that is not relevant to biopsy results.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
Zometa
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Early treatment with intravenous bisphosphonates in patients with bones metastasis can significantly reduce the occurrence and delay the onset of skeletal complications
The use of Zometa is the right decision in this case, that is not relevant to biopsy results.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
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