Space-related Radiation Research Could Help Reduce Fractures In Cancer Survivors
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 15:28
in Health & Medicine
A research project looking for ways to reduce bone loss in astronauts may yield methods of improving the bone health of cancer patients undergoing radiation treatment. The scientists are seeking to understand radiation-induced bone loss and to determine which treatments can be used to reduce that loss and lower the risk of fractures. The results could be beneficial to cancer patients, especially those who receive radiation therapy in the pelvic region.