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Diagnosis and management of treatment-related osteoporosis in men with prostate carcinoma.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12548577     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Osteoporosis is a complication of androgen deprivation therapy in men with prostate carcinoma. Androgen deprivation therapy, caused by either bilateral orchiectomy or treatment with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist, decreases bone mineral density and increases fracture risk. Other factors including diet and lifestyle may contribute to bone loss. There is limited information regarding the best strategy to prevent osteoporosis in men with prostate carcinoma. Lifestyle modification including smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol consumption, and regular weight-bearing exercise should be encouraged. Supplemental calcium and vitamin D are also recommended. Additional treatment may be warranted for men with osteoporosis, fractures, or high rates of bone loss during androgen deprivation therapy. Intravenous pamidronate, a second-generation bisphosphonate, prevents bone loss during androgen deprivation therapy. Zoledronic acid, a more potent third-generation bisphosphonate, not only prevents bone loss but also increases bone mineral density during androgen deprivation therapy. Other bisphosphonates may be effective although they have not been evaluated in this clinical setting. Treatment with estrogens or selective estrogen receptor modulators may also be effective. Monotherapy with bicalutamide or other antiandrogens may cause less bone loss than androgen deprivation therapy.
Authors:
Matthew R Smith
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Cancer     Volume:  97     ISSN:  0008-543X     ISO Abbreviation:  Cancer     Publication Date:  2003 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2003-01-27     Completed Date:  2003-04-14     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0374236     Medline TA:  Cancer     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  789-95     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright 2003 American Cancer Society.DOI 10.1002/cncr.11149
Affiliation:
Division of Hematology-Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA. smith.matthew@mgh.harvard.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Absorptiometry, Photon
Alendronate / therapeutic use
Androgen Antagonists / therapeutic use*
Anilides / therapeutic use*
Bone Density
Calcium / therapeutic use
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / adverse effects,  agonists*
Humans
Life Style
Male
Nitriles
Orchiectomy / adverse effects*
Osteoporosis / diagnosis,  etiology,  therapy*
Prostatic Neoplasms / drug therapy*
Tosyl Compounds
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Androgen Antagonists; 0/Anilides; 0/Nitriles; 0/Tosyl Compounds; 33515-09-2/Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone; 66376-36-1/Alendronate; 7440-70-2/Calcium; 90357-06-5/bicalutamide

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