Osteoporosis

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Bone problems and osteoporosis in prostate cancer

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Hormone therapy for prostate cancer can lower the levels of sex hormones (testosterone) in the blood. This can cause different side effects including problems with your bones. How does hormone therapy for prostate cancer affect the bones? Hormone therapy lowers the levels of testosterone. This can cause thinning and weakening of the bones. How can I reduce the risk of bone problems? Make sure your diet has enough calcium and vitamin D. This helps to keep your bones healthy.  Can I take medicines to help with bone loss? Your doctor may suggest you take medicines called bisphosphonates to help with bone

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Osteoporosis

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Osteoporosis is a chronic (long-term) disease which makes your bones more likely to break. Many people don’t know that they have osteoporosis until they break or fracture a bone. Osteoporosis can be managed through lifestyle changes and with prescription medicines that strengthen your bones. What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a common, chronic (long-term) disease. It’s when your bones: become less dense lose minerals like calcium become more fragile If you have osteoporosis, you are more likely to fracture or break a bone if you fall over. It’s estimated that 6.2 million Australians, aged 50 years or older, had osteoporosis

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