Have Prostate Cancer? Bone Health Is Key

 

SPECIAL REPORT Thursday, January 15, 2015 Prostate Cancer and Bone Health SHARE IT:

You probably know that prostate cancer and its treatments may affect your mind and body. But did you know that prostate cancer can be especially damaging to your bones? If you are undergoing hormone therapy (also called androgen deprivation therapy or androgen suppression therapy) to treat your prostate cancer, the health of your bones should be a major concern. To treat prostate cancer, this type of therapy blocks the production of the male hormone testosterone, which is crucial to bone health. Without testosterone, bones can become weak and break more easily, a condition known as osteoporosis. Since both prostate cancer and osteoporosisare more likely to occur in older men, men undergoing prostate cancer treatment may already have weakened bones — and studies show that treatment may make them even weaker. Get tips to keep your bones strong while undergoing prostate cancer treatment. Read the full article at EverydayHealth.com »