Treatment to reduce bone fractures also improves breast cancer survival in postmenopausal people
https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/denosumab-for-breast-cancer-treatment
Full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470-2045(18)30862-3/fulltext
A large study looked at the effects of adding the bone-protective drug denosumab (Prolia), to standard hormone therapy for the treatment of early-stage, postmenopausal, HR-positive breast cancer. The researchers found that adding denosumab to aromatase inhibitor hormonal therapy improved bone health, disease-free survival and overall survival. (Posted 2/27/23)
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Questions To Ask Your Health Care Provider
- How do my cancer treatments affect my bone health?
- I am on an AI; should I have a bone density test?
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