ZOMETA!

This morning I had my first ZOMETA IV! Zometa (zoledronic acid) is an intravenous medication given to patients to strengthen bones and prevent complications when cancer spreads to the bone. It belongs to a drug group called bisphosphonates. It targets osteoclasts, which are cells in the body that break down and destroy bone tissue. By slowing down these cells, Zometa helps keep bones dense and stable.Reduces fractures: Lowers the risk of painful bone breaks.Relieves pain: Helps ease bone discomfort caused by the cancer.Delays complications: Decreases the need for radiation or surgery on affected bones. Delivered directly into a vein through an IV drip.Time: Takes at least 15 minutes per session. Schedule: Often given once every 3 to 4 weeks, though doctors sometimes space treatments out to every 12 weeks after the first year. My doctor ordered it every 4 weeks because I have exetensive (hundreds of subcentimeter) bone lesions which makes my bones hurt and brittle. In 6-12 months they should fill in with scar and heal and be strong again. This is promising news. This week I have been walking a little bit, and it has been soooo good to get outside and move again. I finished round one of KISQALI and today is my first rest day (3 weeks on, 1 week off is the cycle). My abdomen is less distended and I'll know soon if it was the KISQALI giving me a side effect= bad side effect of constipation, gas, bloating. My oncologist ordered my first repeat cancer tumor marker blood draw and is hoping to see the numbers go down...even though it feels early to me, I stay hopeful.Dan drives me around now and calls me, "Ms Daisy" - not sure how I feel about that but happy to have so much help. Thank you to my brother-in-law- MATT for picking me up after my ZOMETA infusion so Dan could continue onto work. Blessed with good support.