Investigational drugs block bone loss in mice receiving chemotherapy

Thursday, January 16, 2020 - 10:30 in Health & Medicine

Bone loss that can lead to osteoporosis and fractures is a major problem for cancer patients who receive chemotherapy and radiation. Since the hormone estrogen plays an important role in maintaining bone health, bone loss is especially pronounced among postmenopausal women with breast cancer who are treated using therapies aimed at eliminating estrogen. Men and […]

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