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Bisphosphonates Q&As

7 items found in this section.

1. My mum has cancer of the pancreas which has spread to her liver. She can't decide whether to have chemotherapy or not. Can you help?

last reviewed: 09.10.2006

2. Why do I need to take allopurinol when I start my chemotherapy for leukaemia?

last reviewed: 21.08.2007

3. I have prostate cancer that has spread to my bones. My doctors have started me on hormone treatment. I understand there is another drug that can help the bones. Is this true?

last reviewed: 12.07.2007

4. I have a non-small cell lung cancer. My specialist says it isn't operable but he has mentioned chemotherapy. I'm not sure about this. What would happen if I don't have treatment?

last reviewed: 06.06.2007

5. I have myeloma and have been having a medicine to protect my bones, called pamidronate, every month. My doctor seems unsure as to how long it should continue. How long should I have it for?

last reviewed: 01.10.2004

6. I have bone secondaries from a breast cancer. At the moment these are not causing me much trouble but my doctor has talked about 'bone strengthening' treatment. I really didn't understand what she meant, can you tell me anything about this?

last reviewed: 01.06.2006

7. Before I start treatment with Zometa my doctor says I need to tell my dentist and have a full dental check up. Why is this?

last reviewed: 16.11.2006

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