Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Survivors at Risk for Osteoporosis

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 According to a report by Canadian researchers, postmenopausal women who have survived early breast cancer face a higher than average risk of osteoporosis. The higher risk is a result of their breast cancer treatments, particularly chemotherapy and aromatase inhibitors. Dr. John R. Mackey from University of Alberta, Edmonton and Dr. Anil A. Joy reviewed medical trials looking at the bone health of postmenopausal breast cancer patients. Their finding are reported in the International Journa ... (more)  

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