This drug is in a class called bisphosphenates, that are used to regulate calcium, and in my case to stave off osteoporosis for as long as possible by keeping calcium in my bones. There are some studies suggesting it prevents bone metastasis from breast cancer too.
The infusion center was calm, well run, and enormous. It made me sad to see chair after chair set up and ready to administer medications, chemicals, and poisons in the name of curing disease. I had a comfy chair, a nice view, and a caring RN named Lisa. I showed up with blood drawn and IV in place thanks to @shannon_bueno
During the infusion, a volunteer named Sarah performed Reiki on me for a few minutes, and it was really lovely. She is a 3x cancer survivor (breast x2), and it was so moving to have her lay her hands on me.
I’ve read some descriptions of this infusion as being “worse than chemo”, “like being hit by a truck”, or “the worst flu ever”. So far, I’m just tired after working two shifts, but we’ll see how the next few days go. I'm still racing a triathlon next weekend, so fingers crossed it isn't that bad.
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