Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have just started the treatment with pamidronate. I had very very severe side effects: very high fever, shortness of breath, pain, pain and then some more pain. I ended up in the hospital with high fever. I shall never take it again

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I have just started the treatment with pamidronate. I had very very severe side effects: very high fever, shortness of breath, pain, pain and then some more pain. I ended up in the hospital with high fever. I shall never take it again
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Reviewer: 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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each time I have had the iv I get diariea and this time I hve had it for 4 days what can I do to stop this side effect

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each time I have had the iv I get diariea and this time I hve had it for 4 days what can I do to stop this side effect
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Reviewer: austindeer08, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Along with daily Femara since Dec. 2010, I have been given Aredia {via port infusion]every 4 weeks since Jan. 2011 after being diagnosed with breast cancer and bone mets 5 mos ago. I have experienced no addit'l pain, infections, or problems whatsoever with Aredia. Each month, I am gaining more and more strength, adding weight, which my onocologist attributes to the Femara, not the Aredia. And, ... Show Full Comment

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Along with daily Femara since Dec. 2010, I have been given Aredia {via port infusion]every 4 weeks since Jan. 2011 after being diagnosed with breast cancer and bone mets 5 mos ago. I have experienced no addit'l pain, infections, or problems whatsoever with Aredia. Each month, I am gaining more and more strength, adding weight, which my onocologist attributes to the Femara, not the Aredia. And, since I have Stage IV cancer, the Aredia and Femara are basically slowing the cancer and making me feel better. My oncologist says invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) is still life-threatening, and it's going to kill me in 2-3 years...
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Reviewer: Kohkum, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I have been receiving Pamidronate by IV since Aug. '05 along with Femera to treat breast cancer bone metastases with wonderful results. It appears I've been cancer free for a year now! The only reason I didn't give full marks was because I now have poor veins making it difficult to give me an IV. Don't know if that is related to the Pamidronate or not.

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I have been receiving Pamidronate by IV since Aug. '05 along with Femera to treat breast cancer bone metastases with wonderful results. It appears I've been cancer free for a year now! The only reason I didn't give full marks was because I now have poor veins making it difficult to give me an IV. Don't know if that is related to the Pamidronate or not.
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Reviewer: Janet, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was originally diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000. Earlier this year (2008)I found out it spread to my liver and my spine (small tumors). I am currently taking Taxotere (chemo) and Pamidronate. The last PET scan I had showed no signs of cancer! I had a port installed in my chest area to make it easier for me to get the treatments and since Pamidronate is a long term option for me at this ti ... Show Full Comment

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I was originally diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000. Earlier this year (2008)I found out it spread to my liver and my spine (small tumors). I am currently taking Taxotere (chemo) and Pamidronate. The last PET scan I had showed no signs of cancer! I had a port installed in my chest area to make it easier for me to get the treatments and since Pamidronate is a long term option for me at this time. Side affects: I do have some back aches and I do get light headed at times.
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