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Had Pamidronate Infusion Therapy After Having Prostate Cancer Removal. Surgeries Following A Broken Jaw. Healing Time?
my husband was getting pamidronate infusion therapy after having prostate cancer removal, which had spread outside the gland . His jaw broke over a year ago, and he has had 3 surgeries so far. he goes to a dental surgeon. I would like to know how long does this take to heal and if he is going to the right kind of doctor.
Mon, 28 Jan 2013
Hi,
actually pamidronate is a bisphosphonate specially used to treat metastatic bone disease to reduce skeletal related event.
your husband probably has bone metastasis from prostate cancer. this injection has effect on bone healing and it may delay your surgical healing. consult your oncologist regarding this issue. this is not a serious problem . he may undergo surgery.
actually pamidronate is a bisphosphonate specially used to treat metastatic bone disease to reduce skeletal related event.
your husband probably has bone metastasis from prostate cancer. this injection has effect on bone healing and it may delay your surgical healing. consult your oncologist regarding this issue. this is not a serious problem . he may undergo surgery.
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