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Published in: Current Osteoporosis Reports 6/2019

Open Access 01-12-2019 | Prostate Cancer | Cancer-induced Musculoskeletal Diseases (E Keller and J Sterling, Section Editors)

Bone Health in Men with Prostate Cancer: Review Article

Authors: Salma A M El Badri, Abdulazeez Salawu, Janet E Brown

Published in: Current Osteoporosis Reports | Issue 6/2019

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The improvement in prostate cancer survival over time, even in those with advanced disease, has led to an increasing recognition of the impact of prostate cancer and its treatment on bone health. Cancer treatment–induced bone loss (CTIBL) is a well-recognized entity but greater awareness of the risks associated with CTIBL and its treatment is required.

Recent Findings

The principal culprit in causing CTIBL is hormonal ablation induced by prostate cancer treatment, including several new agents which have been developed in recent years which significantly improve survival, but may cause CTIBL. This review discusses the impact of prostate cancer and its treatment on bone health, including published evidence on the underlying pathophysiology, assessment of bone health, and strategies for prevention and treatment.

Summary

It is important to recognize the potential cumulative impact of systemic prostate cancer treatments on bone health.
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Metadata
Title
Bone Health in Men with Prostate Cancer: Review Article
Authors
Salma A M El Badri
Abdulazeez Salawu
Janet E Brown
Publication date
01-12-2019
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Osteoporosis Reports / Issue 6/2019
Print ISSN: 1544-1873
Electronic ISSN: 1544-2241
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11914-019-00536-8

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