Breast Cancer Survivor Fractures Spine Moving Scooter, Highlighting Osteoporosis Risk from Anti-Hormone Therapy
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A 50-year-old breast cancer survivor suffered a vertebral fracture while moving a scooter, only to discover it was caused by severe osteoporosis resulting from long-term anti-hormone therapy. Dr. Wu Kai-wen from Far Eastern Memorial Hospital stated that such drugs, especially aromatase inhibitors (AIs), drastically lower estrogen levels, causing bone loss at a rate potentially twice that of peers. He warns that the peak ages for breast cancer and osteoporosis overlap and urges patients to undergo early bone density screening and intervention, combined with moderate exercise, to maintain bone health and quality of life.