Bone Loss Drugs Increase Stroke Risk in Patients With Cancer

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Oncology Nursing NewsDecember 2010
Volume 4
Issue 6

Older patients with cancer taking bisphosphonates for bone metastases are at modestly increased risk

Older patients with cancer taking bisphosphonates for bone metastases are at modestly increased risk for atrial fibrillation and stroke. According to a study published online in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, the absolute risk for these patients within 6 years of starting bisphosphonate treatment was approximately 8% for all supraventricular tachycardia events and 4% for stroke.

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Net Guides: Melanoma
Net Guides: Bone Metastases
Yoga for Cancer Care
FDA Updates
The Future of Nursing
Net Guides: Liver Cancer
Net Guides: Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Orgin
Tools to Help Patients Navigate Their Treatment Path
John Theurer Cancer Center Opens New Comprehensive Facility
Bone Loss Drugs Increase Stroke Risk in Patients With Cancer
Oncology Community Facing Severe Drug Shortages
Net Guides: Oral Cancer
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