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Breast Cancer
Research reports from University of Marburg provide new insights into breast cancer
September 4th, 2008
According to recent research published in the journal Annals of Oncology, "Recent studies indicate that women with breast cancer are at increased risk of fracture compared with their age-matched peers. Current treatment guidelines are inadequate for averting fractures in osteopenic women, especially those receiving aromatase inhibitor (AI) therapy." "Therefore, we sought to identify clinically relevant risk factors for fracture that can be used to assess overall fracture risk and to provide practical guidance for preventing and treating bone loss in women with breast cancer receiving AI therapy. Systematic review of pertinent information from published literature...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-09-04)
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