hlpb replied to the topic Zometa and ONJ in the forum Treatment 9 years, 11 months ago
Dusk,
you are so right about the balancing act. It is also becoming clear that what is right for many may(or may not) be right for the few. I’ll let you know which side of the tightrope she decides to choose. Thanks again!
hlpb replied to the topic Zometa and ONJ in the forum Treatment 9 years, 11 months ago
Hi Dusk,
this was really helpful, thank you. Mum’s oral hygiene is good, but age is starting to catch up with her dentition. She would need extractions and a plate, but the dentist said that the teeth next to the plate would probably end up compromised, need extracting and so on. She has no lesions, so the hard push for zometa and dismissal of…[Read more]
hlpb replied to the topic Zometa and ONJ in the forum Treatment 9 years, 11 months ago
Thanks Carol,
It’s such a balancing act between the possibility of ONJ and the possibility of fractures, which could be relatively minor or very serious. Ideally we would go with the consultant’s advice, but other professionals are advising extreme caution if she were to take this route. We’ll keep reading, in the meantime, and I’ll back mum’s…[Read more]
hlpb started the topic Zometa and ONJ in the forum Treatment 9 years, 11 months ago
Hi,
this is my first time on the forum and looking for some advice, please. My 76 year old mum was diagnosed with MM at Christmas, and is currently on her 4th month of treatment. She is responding very well, with pp levels down to 1.4 (whoop, whoop) Her consultant and trials nurse are very keen for her to start zometa as well, but the dentist…[Read more]
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