My mum was recently diagnosed with lung cancer, they found two nodules, one primary and one secondary in her right lung. The consultant has raised a concern with the hospital as the primary showed clearly on a scan 18 months ago but nothing was done or...
Hi to everyone. Has anyone had Zometa & do the pain side effects get easier? My hubbys 2nd infusion was yesterday, though not as bad as the first infusion, still quite painful. Approx 6 hrs after started feeling chilly, flu like then the joint pain...
My husband had his first Zometa on Friday & as been in agony with bone pain, so much so he's now got oramorph & having radiotherapy on the spine on Friday. I am away at present & was under impression Zometa helped the bone pain not increase it? He's...
Hi I only just noticed this group and hope I qualify as I’m trying understand others experiences. My brief history. November 24, supposed Acid Reflux, confirmed as Prostate Cancer which had spread to Lymph nodes. A week or so later a MRI scan reveals...
Hi my husband on wednesday had news he beat throat cancer but sadly petscan has shown up he has bone cancer top of spine and pelvis both sides. Been told not cureable, pallative care and 9 to 12 months if he does not try immunetherapy. Hes going for biopsy...
Good Morning, My oncologist has suggested starting on Denosumab (with a calcium/Vitamin D) to help maintain bone strength. She has pointed out it is not a chemotherapy drug = think it is also used in treatment of .osteoporosis. Have had to have a dental...
Dear team, My father has metastatic prostate cancer which has spread to the bone resulting in painful bony metastasis, mainly in his pelvis, but also in other areas of the body. The cancer has progressed whilst being treated with Enzalutamide and LHRH...
Hi guys, my cancer is treatable, for a little time, but I also have a few co-morbidities, so doubtful any treatment for my bone mets would be worth the side effects, "I would be happy to be proven wrong" my mets have been caught early, and I know side...
Hi All Does anyone have tips on dealing with night sweats? I’ve had them for 10 days post first cycle. I don’t get hot, just wake up around 3am and have to change clothes. Usually very cold and take ages to warm back up. Any ideas please?
i have had 2 cycles of this drug along with ad cal and so far no side effects. I have secondary breast cancer in my spinal cord.
