A 69-year-old male asked:
for treatment of bone metastasis associated with prostate cancer, is xgeva (denosumab) a better one compared to zometa? how much does xgeva (denosumab) cost?
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Dr. Julio Hajdenberg answered
30 years experience Hematology and Oncology
Slightly better: Xgeva (denosumab) does have some advantages over zometa: quicker administration and no kidney side effects. It is associated with fewer bone complications from cancer than zometa. On the other hand, zometa is now generic, meaning that is a lot cheaper. Neither is a curative treatment for prostate cancer and they are both considered adjunct treatments. Thes small differences may or may not justify its use.
Answered on May 11, 2016
Dr. Richard Sarle answered
21 years experience Urology
Xgeva (denosumab): Zolmera can have more side effects, that is my view.
Answered on May 6, 2013
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