Bone Pain or Weakness
At some point during the course of prostate cancer treatment, patients may experience bone pain or weakening. Additionally, cancer can metastasize to the bones causing additional risks for osteoporosis and placing patients at a greater risk of bone fracture.
Learn more about the following topics related to bone metastases:
- Cancer and Your Bones
When cancer metastasizes, it can weaken your bones. Additionally, hormone therapy for prostate cancer can cause osteoporosis. - Symptoms of Bone Loss and Metastases
Bone pain is the most common symptom of bone loss and metastases, but there are other signs as well. - What You Can Do
Learn about the options available to you to deal with bone pain. - Educate Yourself
Take control and discuss the following questions with your doctor. - Healthy Diet
Nutrition can greatly impact how your bones respond to cancer and treatment.
Breaking News About Prostate Cancer and Bone Health
- FDA Approves Xgeva to Help Prevent Prostate Cancer-Related Bone Injury, November 19, 2010
