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When prostate cancer spreads, a common site is bone. This results in weakened bones that cause pain and are prone to fracture. Learn how these bone complications are treated and even prevented making it one less thing a person with prostate cancer has to worry about.
Keywords: bone, bone pain, bone complications, bone metastases, metastasis, skeleton, skeletal pain, skeletal complications, lytic, sclerotic, lymph nodes, fracture, spinal cord, compression, paralysis, arthritis, pain, knee, hip, elbow, joint, metastatic pain, bony tissue, castration, testosterone, radiation therapy, bisphosphonates, Zometa, zoledronic acid, zolendronate, Aredia, pamidronate, hormonal treatment, tumor, osteoporosis, surgery
Back pain is a common condition that many people don't take very seriously. But in some cases, back pain is just a surface symptom of a much deeper problem: osteoporosis. Unfortunately, even some doctors have a hard time telling the difference. When should you be worried and what can you do to make sure you are diagnosed correctly?
Keywords: osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, arthritis, back pain, joint pain, diagnosis, pain from fracture, menopause, calcium, bone, bones, bone scan, broken bones, bone density, calcium supplements, osteoporosis treatments, BMT, bone scan, dexa scan, bone density test, thin bones, thinning bones, risk factors, early menopause, calcium, smoking, estrogen, Asian, Caucasian, thin, small frame, fracture, spine fracture, hip fracture, family history, white, oriental, estrogen deficiency, age, exercise, vitamin D
Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis are distinct diseases which require very different treatments. But many of their symptoms are similar, which can lead to harmful misdiagnoses. What warning signs should you look out for to recognize each disease? What can you do to make sure your diagnosis is the right one? Join us for an expert look at these two serious conditions.
Keywords: osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, arthritis, joint pain, diagnosis, pain from fracture, menopause, calcium, bone, bones, bone scan, broken bones, bone density, calcium supplements, osteoporosis treatments, BMT, bone scan, dexa scan, bone density test, thin bones, thinning bones, risk factors, early menopause, calcium, smoking, estrogen, Asian, Caucasian, thin, small frame, fracture, spine fracture, hip fracture, family history, white, oriental, estrogen deficiency, age, exercise, vitamin D
Hormone replacement therapy was once used to help women combat the side effects of menopause. But recent studies indicate it may do more harm than good. On the other hand hormonal treatment of breast cancer is very different and can be very useful. In this therapy, doctors attempt to block the production of hormones that are feeding the growth of the cancer. Find out exactly what distinguishes these two therapies from one another.
Keywords: Cancer, breast cancer, early stage breast cancer, metastatic breast cancer, advanced breast cancer, hormone replacement therapy, HRT, estrogen, progesterone, estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, estrogen receptor positive, menopause, post menopause, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary emboli, hormone therapy, hormonal treatments, tamoxifen, Nolvadex, anastrazole, Arimidex, Womens Health Initiative, heart disease, hyperplasia, Femara, Aromasin, letrozole, exemestane, blood clots, hormonal therapy, hormonal treatment
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