Osteoporosis and Breast Cancer
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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
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