Osteoporosis and Breast Cancer

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Osteoporosis and Breast Cancer

Aug 16, 2024

Osteoporosis can be a side effect of several breast cancer treatments. Rheumatologist Dr. Anupama Shahane outlines treatment options.

Certain breast cancer treatments, including the aromatase inhibitors – medicines that stop the body from making estrogen – and certain chemotherapy medicines can compromise bone health and lead to osteoporosis.

Listen to the episode to hear Dr. Shahane explain:

• the difference between osteoporosis and osteopenia
• osteoporosis risk factors
• how osteoporosis is diagnosed
• osteoporosis treatments

Listen now or read the transcript.