[MarthaWunsch]

Re: Compression Fracture, Lesion

by MarthaWunsch on Fri Nov 30, 2012 10:52 pm

That's great news that Carfilzomib forms new bone!. What are the side effects of Zometa? Since my husband gets it monthly.

[suzierose]

Re: Compression Fracture, Lesion

by suzierose on Sat Dec 01, 2012 5:51 am

Hi Martha!

How did you learn that carfilzomib forms new bone?

Interesting. Do tell.

[Nancy Shamanna]

Re: Compression Fracture, Lesion

by Nancy Shamanna on Sat Dec 01, 2012 10:03 am

Hi Suzierose...I also read something about carfilzomib possibly building new bone, from a study done in mice. It was reported on Pat Killingsworth's blog...the author was John Gever, a senior editor of Med Page Today, published on Set. 7, 2012. Hope that helps. Pat has a wonderful blog, if you haven't already seen it. I am not very adept at 'cutting and pasting' (can't even do emoticons) so will just refer you to that source.

[Dr. Ken Shain]

Re: Compression Fracture, Lesion

by Dr. Ken Shain on Sat Dec 01, 2012 1:16 pm

In response to the post on Wednesday. I would first speak to a neurosurgeon or spine surgeon about the ability to get or not to get a kyphoplasty. Kyphoplasties are a an excellent avenue to take for relieving the back pain associated with compression fractures. However, there are limitations- old fractures etc. But I would let the person doing the potential procedure yes or no.

Bottom line -- I too would send you to a neurosrugeon for evaluation for kyphoplasty. The worst he/she can say is no, but you will know the answer.