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This call deals with the topic of “Bone Health and Managing Bone Metastases.” In part 3, the speaker, Dr. Charles Shapiro, takes questions from some of our callers. To hear the lecture on this subject, please listen to parts 1 and 2 of this call.

 

 Bone Health and Managing Bone Metastases, Part 3/3 [19:16m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This call deals with the topic of “Bone Health and Managing Bone Metastases.” Dr. Charles Shapiro provides a comprehensive overview of bone health issues affecting breast cancer patients. He discusses the impact of breast cancer treatments on bone loss and how to screen for, prevent and treat osteoporosis. He also explains what happens when cancer spreads to the bones and will discuss treatment options for bone metastases. Lastly, Dr. Shapiro discusses bisphosphonates, a type of drug used in the treatment of osteoporosis and bone metastasis, and their side effects.

In part 2, Dr. Shapiro specifically focuses on metastases and cancer in the bones.

 

 Managing Bone Health and Bone Metastases, Part 2/3 [12:27m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This call deals with the topic of “Bone Health and Managing Bone Metastases.” Dr. Charles Shapiro provides a comprehensive overview of bone health issues affecting breast cancer patients. He discusses the impact of breast cancer treatments on bone loss and how to screen for, prevent and treat osteoporosis. He also explains what happens when cancer spreads to the bones and will discuss treatment options for bone metastases. Lastly, Dr. Shapiro discusses bisphosphonates, a type of drug used in the treatment of osteoporosis and bone metastasis, and their side effects.

In part 1, Dr. Shapiro discusses bone health issues for women facing breast cancer.

 

 Managing Bone Health and Bone Metastases, Part 1/3 [18:53m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download