jennifer19890 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Has anyone ever used Zometa for bone mets? If so what were your side effects and did it help you? We found out today the Taxotere did not work and the cancer is still spreading. Any ideas on how to proceed? Has this happened to anyone else only to have the third time be the charm? All advice appreciated. Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 My wife, Lucie, has been on Zometa (once a month IV) for over three years. She has had little side effects from it, and the onc and we believe it has helped. She tends to get bone mets easily, and we feel it has slowed this down. Zometa works by strengthening the bones, so it is a preventive more than a cure. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I have Zometa monthly and the only side effect seems to be a little achiness - nothing bad. I assume it helps - but who knows, The purpose is to strengthen the bones. As far as next step, there are a number of treatments tha doctor can offer. My last treatment was unsuccessfule and I am now on Taxotere and waiting to see if this will work. Good luck. mary Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Jennifer... Keep at it. I haven't had Zometa. There are more chemos in the little black bag. One of them has to work at busting the mets' chops. Never, ever give up! (as Dadstimeon's daughter says.) Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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