Research News on Bone Health
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Xgeva Slightly Better Than Zometa at Reducing Breast Cancer Bone Complications
Research has found that Xgeva (chemical name: denosumab), a new targeted therapy medicine, is somewhat better than Zometa at lowering the risk of bone complications in women diagnosed with breast cancer that has spread to the bones.
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Oral Bisphosphonates May Reduce Risk for Postmenopausal Women
Two studies suggest that oral bisphosphonates may reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women by 30% to 40%.
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Prolia Approved to Treat Osteoporosis
A new osteoporosis treatment called Prolia has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Bisphosphonates Seem to Reduce Risk
A new study found a strong association between taking oral bisphosphonates and a lower risk of breast cancer.
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Factors Besides Treatment Likely Contribute to Survivors’ Bone Loss
A small study shows that other factors besides breast cancer treatment contribute to bone loss in post-menopausal women.
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Research Looks at Link Between Bone Density and Risk
Early analysis of Women's Health Initiative information suggests that post-menopausal women with strong bones are more likely to develop breast cancer.
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