I was on monthly Xgeva, but switched to one shot every 3 months. Apparently studies show that a quarterly shot is just as good for bones as monthly, but not as detrimental to the jaw. No dental issues for me after 4+ years of treatment.

PBaldini-"Strontium is a heavy metal that is commonly seen in bone health supplements. Although it can improve the results of your bone density test – it has been shown that this is mainly a false increase. Strontium replaces calcium in the bone and makes the bone look denser than it really is on the DEXA scan"- Dr. Heidi Rula, Medical Director of the Supportive Care Services Department, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, AZ

I always worry about getting it. I have been on xgeva or zometa since Aug 2015. My last Dexa scan in March 2025 showed I have normal bone density. I had been getting xgeva every 3 months since 2019 then went to every 3 months. My mm specialist at UNMC said I should be taken off it so I haven’t had xgeva since January 2025. I

Feel better soon have a nice day

Real bad pain in the side of my jaw Then my jaw bones started sticking out of my gums Oral surgeon had to remove the dead pieces