Negative impact on bone homeostasis in postmenopausal women with non-metastatic breast cancer during cytotoxic chemotherapy

ConclusionChemotherapy and dexamethasone as antiemetic resulted in significant bone loss, as evidenced by bone turnover markers. Further studies are required to understand the mechanism of chemotherapy-induced bone loss and the need for bone-strengthening agents during chemotherapy.
Source: Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research