Has Anyone Had To Deal With Osteonecrosis Of The Jaw As A Side Effect From Treatment? They Are Talking About Surgery And Don't Know What To
I was on monthly Xgeva, but switched to one shot every 3 months. Apparently studies show that a quarterly shot is just as good for bones as monthly, but not as detrimental to the jaw. No dental issues for me after 4+ years of treatment.
PBaldini-"Strontium is a heavy metal that is commonly seen in bone health supplements. Although it can improve the results of your bone density test – it has been shown that this is mainly a false increase. Strontium replaces calcium in the bone and makes the bone look denser than it really is on the DEXA scan"- Dr. Heidi Rula, Medical Director of the Supportive Care Services Department, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, AZ
Yes, they stopped it many months ago
Money maker not just pharmacy but also at treatment center.....I changed treatment places in December, 2023
Wow, this is good to hear Sally! Why the heck have it every month? Seems like a money maker for big pharma! 😡
Anyone Else Have Osteonecrosis Of The Jaw(ONJ)? I Have Had It For About 5 Years Now As A Result Of Zometa Infusions.
Osteonecrosis Of The Jaw
Anyone Have Tips On Dental Hygiene, Or Going To The Dentist With Myeloma? I Had Deep Cleaning Before I Started Chemo.