Both breast cancer as well as some of the treatments used against this disease may increase the risk for osteoporosis. Here are a few of the reasons for the link between breast cancer and osteoporosis:
So what can be done in a situation like this to prevent bone loss? Here are some tips:
Medications designed to reduce bone loss also may be necessary. These include bisphosphonate drugs (alendronate, risidronate, ibandronate) and selective estrogen receptor modifiers (SERMS) such as raloxifene.
