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Antonini S, Pedersini R, Birtolo MF, Baruch NL, Carrone F, Jaafar S, Ciafardini A, Cosentini D, Laganà M, Torrisi R, Farina D, Leonardi L, Balzarini L, Vena W, Bossi AC, Zambelli A, Lania AG, Berruti A, Mazziotti G. Denosumab improves trabecular bone score in relationship with decrease in fracture risk of women exposed to aromatase inhibitors. J Endocrinol Invest 2024; 47:433-442. [PMID: 37592052 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-023-02174-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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PURPOSE Trabecular bone score (TBS) is a gray-level textural metric that has shown to correlate with risk of fractures in several forms of osteoporosis. The value of TBS in predicting fractures and the effects of bone-active drugs on TBS in aromatase inhibitors (AIs)-induced osteoporosis are still largely unknown. The primary objective of this retrospective study was to assess the effects of denosumab and bisphosphonates (BPs) on TBS and vertebral fractures (VFs) in women exposed to AIs. METHODS 241 consecutive women (median age 58 years) with early breast cancer undergoing treatment with AIs were evaluated for TBS, bone mineral density (BMD) and morphometric VFs at baseline and after 18-24 months of follow-up. During the study period, 139 women (57.7%) received denosumab 60 mg every 6 months, 53 (22.0%) BPs, whereas 49 women (20.3%) were not treated with bone-active drugs. RESULTS Denosumab significantly increased TBS values (from 1.270 to 1.323; P < 0.001) accompanied by a significant decrease in risk of VFs (odds ratio 0.282; P = 0.021). During treatment with BPs, TBS did not significantly change (P = 0.849) and incidence of VFs was not significantly different from women untreated with bone-active drugs (P = 0.427). In the whole population, women with incident VFs showed higher decrease in TBS vs. non-fractured women (P = 0.003), without significant differences in changes of BMD at any skeletal site. CONCLUSIONS TBS variation predicts fracture risk in AIs treated women. Denosumab is effective to induce early increase of TBS and reduction in risk of VFs.
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- S Antonini
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090, Pieve Emanuele, MI, Italy
- Endocrinology, Diabetology and Andrology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, MI, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090, Pieve Emanuele, MI, Italy
- Endocrinology, Diabetology and Andrology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, MI, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090, Pieve Emanuele, MI, Italy
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- Endocrinology, Diabetology and Andrology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, MI, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090, Pieve Emanuele, MI, Italy
- Endocrinology, Diabetology and Andrology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, MI, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090, Pieve Emanuele, MI, Italy
- Endocrinology, Diabetology and Andrology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, MI, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Cancer Center, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, MI, Italy
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- Radiology Unit 2, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, MI, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, MI, Italy
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- Endocrinology, Humanitas Gavazzeni-Castelli, Bergamo, Italy
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- Endocrinology, Humanitas Gavazzeni-Castelli, Bergamo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090, Pieve Emanuele, MI, Italy
- Cancer Center, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, MI, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090, Pieve Emanuele, MI, Italy.
- Endocrinology, Diabetology and Andrology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, MI, Italy.
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090, Pieve Emanuele, MI, Italy.
- Endocrinology, Diabetology and Andrology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, MI, Italy.
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Rani J, Swati S, Meeta M, Singh SH, Tanvir T, Madan A. Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: Menopause Hormone Therapy and Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators. Indian J Orthop 2023; 57:105-114. [PMID: 38107817 PMCID: PMC10721581 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-023-01071-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Introduction Osteoporosis is a debilitating silent disease with a huge socio-economic impact. Prevention strategies and early detection of osteoporosis need to be carried out in every health care unit to substantially reduce the fracture rates. Indian studies have indicated a knowledge gap on diagnosis and management of osteoporosis amongst medical professionals and consumers. Areas Covered This article reviews the evidences available on searches from PubMed and The National Library of Medicine, author's opinions based on clinical experience. There is a need for escalating the efforts to bridge the knowledge gap regarding various aspects of osteoporosis amongst professionals and consumers. Three indications for postmenopausal hormone therapy (HT), which have constantly withstood the test of time, are symptom relief, urogenital atrophy, and bone health. This article specifically focuses on management of postmenopausal osteoporosis by HT alone or in combinations. Expert Opinion Early menopause is within 10 years of menopause and late menopause is considered beyond 10 years of menopause. HT is a cost-effective therapy in the early post menopause especially in symptomatic women at risk for osteoporosis unless contraindicated. HT prevents all osteoporotic fractures even in low-risk population. All HT preparations including low dose and non-oral routes of estrogen are effective for bone health. The bone protective effect lasts while on HT. Extended use of HT in women after 10 years of menopause with reduced bone mass is an option after detailed counselling of the risk benefit analysis compared with the other available therapies for osteoporosis. The primary therapy to prevent bone loss in women with premature menopause and secondary amenorrhea is HT. HT work up and annual follow-up is essential before prescribing HT.
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Ibrahim MO, Kolleri A, Ginawi A. The Use of Bone Density Scan in Monitoring Treatment Response in Patients Diagnosed with Osteoporosis: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Int J Rheumatol 2023; 2023:2160346. [PMID: 37908491 PMCID: PMC10615580 DOI: 10.1155/2023/2160346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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Osteoporosis is characterized as a metabolic bone disease defined by low bone mineral density (BMD) and bone tissue degeneration, particularly a reduction in the number of trabeculae and a drop in cortical bone thickness, and a rise in porosity, which is mainly due to an imbalance between bone resorption and formation. As a result, it increases bone fragility, and the susceptibility to fracture increases, especially among the elderly. The objective is to assess the effectiveness of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan in monitoring the response to osteoporosis treatment and compare the scan's response to different osteoporosis treatments. This retrospective cohort study included 51 adults selected from 300 patients diagnosed with osteoporosis based on World Health Organization (WHO) diagnostic criteria of a T-score of -2.5. Data were acquired from the electronic medical records between 2016 and 2019 from a private hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The study included sociodemographic characteristics, biomedical parameters, comorbidities, history of fracture, medications, laboratory, and DXA scan results. Ninety-four percent of the patients were females; the mean (±SD) age was 58.1 ± 11.5 years. Most patients were expatriates (84.3%), of which Asian ethnicity was 66.7%. The mean (±SD) duration of osteoporosis was 2.82 ± 1.8 years. Eleven (21.6%) patients had a history of fragility fracture. Ninety-six percent of the patients had vitamin D deficiency. One-third (29.4%) of the patients had hyperparathyroidism. Alendronate/cholecalciferol, received by nine patients (17.6%), showed a significant improvement (p = 0.018) in the BMD of the femoral neck among the study group. In conclusion, the DXA scan as a monitoring tool has shown a significant improvement in the BMD of the femoral neck among patients taking alendronate/cholecalciferol treatment compared to other medications.
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- Mohammed O. Ibrahim
- College of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, UAE
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- College of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, UAE
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- Department of Rheumatology, Mediclinic City Hospital, Dubai, UAE
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Wang SF, Lin YS, Yeh WY, Chang YL, Chiang CE, Chen CH, Tseng LM, Lee HC, Liu CY, Cheng HM. The Clinical Benefits of Antiresorptive Agents in Patients with Primary Breast Cancer Receiving Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy: A Systematic Review with Pairwise and Network Meta-analysis. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2023; 108:e1433-e1447. [PMID: 37170778 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgad247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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CONTEXT Clinical trials have investigated the role of antiresorptive agents, including bisphosphonates and denosumab, in patients with primary breast cancer receiving adjuvant endocrine therapy, aiming for better bone protection and/or improving survival. OBJECTIVE To summarize the clinical effects of antiresorptive agents in patients with early breast cancer receiving endocrine therapy. METHODS We systematically reviewed and synthesized the clinical benefits and harms of antiresorptive agents in patients with early breast cancer receiving endocrine therapy by calculating the risk ratios (RRs). RESULTS In the pooled meta-analysis, antiresorptive agents had significant clinical benefits on disease recurrence (RR 0.78, 95% CI 0.67-0.90) and locoregional recurrence (RR 0.69, 95% CI 0.49-0.95) in patients with breast cancer receiving endocrine therapy. Early use of antiresorptive agents has a beneficial effect on secondary endocrine therapy resistance instead of primary resistance. Safety analysis revealed that potential risk for osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ, RR 3.29, 95% CI 1.12-9.68) with antiresorptive agents; however, there is an insignificant difference in arthralgia. The subgroup analyses revealed that intervention with bisphosphonates might have profound clinical benefits, but also increased the occurrence of ONJ. A network meta-analysis further supported the clinical effects of early antiresorptive agent use compared with delayed use or placebo. CONCLUSION Using antiresorptive agents early in patients with breast cancer receiving adjuvant endocrine therapy may provide additional benefits in risk reduction of recurrence, but there is a potential risk of ONJ.
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- Sheng-Fan Wang
- Department of Pharmacy, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Department and Institute of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Pharmacy, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Department and Institute of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Center for Evidence-based Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Department of Medical Education, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Pharmacy, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Department and Institute of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Faculty of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University School of Medicine, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
- General Clinical Research Center, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Medical Education, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University School of Medicine, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Institute of Public Health and Community Medicine Research Center, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University School of Medicine, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Surgery, Comprehensive Breast Health Center, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department and Institute of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Faculty of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University School of Medicine, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Department of Surgery, Comprehensive Breast Health Center, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Oncology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Division of Transfusion Medicine, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Center for Evidence-based Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Department of Medical Education, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University School of Medicine, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Institute of Public Health and Community Medicine Research Center, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University School of Medicine, Taipei 112, Taiwan, R.O.C
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Wang YM, Lim YC, Hwang DS, Lee YJ, Ha IH, Lee YS. Osteoporosis Associated with Breast Cancer Treatments Based on Types of Hormonal Therapy: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Korean National Sample Data. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1505. [PMID: 37763624 PMCID: PMC10532808 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59091505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Background and Objectives: This study aimed to investigate osteoporosis-related treatments and the overall anticancer drug treatment tendencies, with a focus on selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) and aromatase inhibitors (AIs), in Korean patients with breast cancer from 2010 to 2019. Materials and Methods: Data were obtained from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service. Patients with breast cancer (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision code: C50) as a principal diagnosis at least once from 2010 to 2019 were included. Those with osteoporosis (M80, M81, or M82) as a principal or sub-diagnosis or those who received osteoporosis treatment at least once were categorized as the osteoporosis-related treatment group, and others as the non-osteoporosis-related treatment group. The trends of drug prescriptions and treatment costs in patient groups were evaluated using descriptive statistics. Results: Among all included patients, those aged 45-54 years (40.20%) without osteoporosis treatment and those aged 55-64 years (34.11%) with osteoporosis treatment were the most common. SERM was the most commonly prescribed anticancer drug (29.20%) in the entire patient group, followed by AIs (20.83%). Patients without osteoporosis treatment had the highest prescription rate of SERM (31.48%), and those with osteoporosis treatment had a higher prescription rate of AIs (34.28%). Additionally, SERM and AIs were prescribed most frequently before and after the age of 55 years, respectively, regardless of the presence of treatment. Conclusions: This study found that osteoporosis-related treatment and patient age were associated with anticancer drug prescriptions. The present findings would help clinicians and researchers in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
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- Yen Min Wang
- Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, 536 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea;
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 2F, 540 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea; (Y.-C.L.); (Y.J.L.)
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- Department of OB & GY in Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02453, Republic of Korea;
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 2F, 540 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea; (Y.-C.L.); (Y.J.L.)
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 2F, 540 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea; (Y.-C.L.); (Y.J.L.)
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- Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, 2F, 540 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06110, Republic of Korea; (Y.-C.L.); (Y.J.L.)
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Bertrand N, Bridoux M, Gaxatte C, Abi Rached H, Turpin A, Letarouilly JG, Vieillard MH. Preserving bone in cancers of the elderly: A necessity. Joint Bone Spine 2023; 90:105549. [PMID: 36796583 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbspin.2023.105549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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The occurrence of bone fractures is frequent in the elderly population, and in cancer patients, especially with bone metastases. The growing incidence of cancer associated with an aging population implies important health challenges, including bone health. Decisions on cancer care in older adults have to take into account older adults' specificities. Screening tools as G8 or VES 13 and evaluating tools as comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) do not include bone-related items. Bone risk assessment is indicated according to identification of geriatric syndromes such as falls, history, and the oncology treatment plan. Some cancer treatments disrupt bone turnover and decrease bone mineral density. This is mainly caused by hypogonadism, induced by hormonal treatments and some chemotherapies. Treatments can also cause direct (i.e., chemotherapy, radiotherapy or glucocorticoids) or indirect toxicity through electrolyte disorders (i.e., some chemotherapies or tyrosine kinase inhibitors) on bone turnover. Bone risk prevention is multidisciplinary. Certain interventions proposed in the CGA aim to improve bone health and reduce the risk of falling. It is also based on the drug management of osteoporosis, and the prevention of complications from bone metastases. Management of fractures, related or not to bone metastases relates to the concept of orthogeriatrics. It is also based on the benefit-risk ratio of the operation, access to minimally invasive techniques, prehabilitation or rehabilitation, but also the prognosis related to cancer and geriatric syndromes. Bone health is essential in older cancer patient's care. Bone risk assessment should be part of CGA in routine use and specific decision-making tools should be developed. Bone event management must be integrated throughout the patient's care pathway and oncogeriatrics multidisciplinarity should include rheumatological expertise.
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- Nicolas Bertrand
- Université Lille, CHU de Lille, ULR 2694 METRICS, 59000 Lille, France.
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- Université Lille, CHU Lille, Medical Oncology Department, 59000 Lille, France
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- University Lille, CNRS, Inserm, CHU Lille, UMR9020-UMR-S 1277, CANTHER - Cancer Heterogeneity, Plasticity and Resistance to Therapies, 59000 Lille, France
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- Université Lille, CHU de Lille, ULR 4490 MABLab, FHU PRECISE, service de rhumatologie, 59000 Lille, France
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- CHU de Lille, Department of Rheumatologie & Oscar Lambret Center, Supportive care department, Université Lille, CNRS, Inserm, UMR9020-UMR-S 1277, CANTHER - Cancer Heterogeneity, Plasticity and Resistance to Therapies, 59000 Lille, France
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Takahashi S. Management of cancer treatment-induced bone loss (CTIBL) in patients with breast cancer or prostate cancer. J Bone Miner Metab 2023; 41:307-316. [PMID: 37036530 DOI: 10.1007/s00774-023-01414-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
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Breast cancer and prostate cancer are sex hormone-dependent cancers, and estrogen or androgen suppression therapy is the standard treatment. Cancer treatment-induced bone loss (CTIBL): bone loss and osteoporosis have become important side effects of these therapies. To summarize the current evidences, (1) Endocrine therapy for breast cancer and prostate cancer is associated with a significant decrease in bone mineral density. (2) Aromatase inhibitors (AI) for breast cancer are associated with a significant increase in fractures, and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer is likely to be associated with an increase in fractures. (3) Administration of bisphosphonates and denosumab increases bone mass in patients undergoing endocrine therapy for breast cancer. Administration of bisphosphonates, denosumab, and SERMs increased bone mass in patients undergoing ADT therapy for prostate cancer. (4) Bisphosphonates and denosumab reduce fracture risk in patients on AI for breast cancer, and toremifene and denosumab in patients on ADT for prostate cancer.
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- Shunji Takahashi
- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
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Gremke N, Griewing S, Kadys A, Kostev K, Wagner U, Kalder M. Initiation of Antiresorptive Drug Treatment during Endocrine Therapy for Breast Cancer-A Retrospective Cohort Study of 161,492 Patients in Germany. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15061847. [PMID: 36980733 PMCID: PMC10047063 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15061847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this retrospective cohort study was to measure the proportion of women with an initial prescription of an antiresorptive drug (bisphosphonates or denosumab) during five years of endocrine breast cancer therapy. METHODS The study included women with an initial prescription of tamoxifen (TAM) or aromatase inhibitors (AIs) between January 2016 and December 2020. Kaplan-Meier analyses were performed to show the cumulative incidence of antiresorptive drug prescription for TAM and AIs separately for four age groups. A univariable Cox proportional hazards regression model was also used to estimate the relationship between initial endocrine drug (AIs vs. TAM) and antiresorptive drug prescription. RESULTS Within 5 years, 14.1% of patients on AI and 6.1% on TAM received their first prescription for an antiresorptive drug (p < 0.001). The difference between AI and TAM was greatest in women ≤50 years (12.9% of AI and 2.8% of patients on TAM), and smallest in women >80 years (14.5% of AI and 10.3% of patients on TAM). The proportion of denosumab was 46.2% among AI patients vs. 29.1% among patients on TAM (p < 0.001) as alendronate was prescribed to 36.9% of AI vs. 50.0% of patients on TAM. CONCLUSIONS Across all age groups, the cumulative incidence of antiresorptive drug prescriptions was higher in patients with BC treated with AI than those receiving TAM. Denosumab was most frequently used as an antiresorptive drug in patients treated with AI, while alendronate was administered more often in patients treated with TAM.
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- Niklas Gremke
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Marburg, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Marburg, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Marburg, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Epidemiology, IQVIA, Main Airport Center, Unterschweinstiege 2-14, 60549 Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Marburg, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Marburg, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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Wang LT, Chen LR, Chen KH. Hormone-Related and Drug-Induced Osteoporosis: A Cellular and Molecular Overview. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24065814. [PMID: 36982891 PMCID: PMC10054048 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24065814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Osteoporosis resulting from an imbalance of bone turnover between resorption and formation is a critical health issue worldwide. Estrogen deficiency following a nature aging process is the leading cause of hormone-related osteoporosis for postmenopausal women, while glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis remains the most common in drug-induced osteoporosis. Other medications and medical conditions related to secondary osteoporosis include proton pump inhibitors, hypogonadism, selective serotonin receptor inhibitors, chemotherapies, and medroxyprogesterone acetate. This review is a summary of the cellular and molecular mechanisms of bone turnover, the pathophysiology of osteoporosis, and their treatment. Nuclear factor-κβ ligand (RANKL) appears to be the critical uncoupling factor that enhances osteoclastogenesis. In contrast, osteoprotegerin (OPG) is a RANKL antagonist secreted by osteoblast lineage cells. Estrogen promotes apoptosis of osteoclasts and inhibits osteoclastogenesis by stimulating the production of OPG and reducing osteoclast differentiation after suppression of IL-1 and TNF, and subsequent M-CSF, RANKL, and IL-6 release. It can also activate the Wnt signaling pathway to increase osteogenesis, and upregulate BMP signaling to promote mesenchymal stem cell differentiation from pre-osteoblasts to osteoblasts rather than adipocytes. Estrogen deficiency leads to the uncoupling of bone resorption and formation; therefore, resulting in greater bone loss. Excessive glucocorticoids increase PPAR-2 production, upregulate the expression of Dickkopf-1 (DKK1) in osteoblasts, and inhibit the Wnt signaling pathway, thus decreasing osteoblast differentiation. They promote osteoclast survival by enhancing RANKL expression and inhibiting OPG expression. Appropriate estrogen supplement and avoiding excessive glucocorticoid use are deemed the primary treatment for hormone-related and glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis. Additionally, current pharmacological treatment includes bisphosphonates, teriparatide (PTH), and RANKL inhibitors (such as denosumab). However, many detailed cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying osteoporosis seem complicated and unexplored and warrant further investigation.
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- Li-Ting Wang
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei 104, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei 104, Taiwan
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Tzu-Chi Hospital, The Buddhist Tzu-Chi Medical Foundation, Taipei 231, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Tzu-Chi University, Hualien 970, Taiwan
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Individuals with cancer face unique risk factors for osteoporosis and fractures. Clinicians must consider the additive effects of cancer-specific factors, including treatment-induced bone loss, and premorbid fracture risk, utilizing FRAX score and bone mineral densitometry when available. Pharmacologic therapy should be offered as per cancer-specific guidelines, when available, or local general osteoporosis guidelines informed by clinical judgment and patient preferences. Our objective was to review and summarize the epidemiologic burden of osteoporotic fracture risk and fracture risk assessment in adults with cancer, and recommended treatment thresholds for cancer treatment-induced bone loss, with specific focus on breast, prostate, thyroid, gynecological, multiple myeloma, and hematopoietic stem cell transplant. This narrative review was informed by PubMed searches to July 25, 2022, that combined terms for cancer, stem cell transplantation, fracture, bone mineral density (BMD), trabecular bone score, FRAX, Garvan nomogram or fracture risk calculator, QFracture, prediction, and risk factors. The literature informs that cancer can impact bone health in numerous ways, leading to both systemic and localized decreases in BMD. Many cancer treatments can have detrimental effects on bone health. In particular, hormone deprivation therapies for hormone-responsive cancers such as breast cancer and prostate cancer, and hematopoietic stem cell transplant for hematologic malignancies, adversely affect bone turnover, resulting in osteoporosis and fractures. Surgical treatments such as hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy for gynecological cancers can also lead to deleterious effects on bone health. Radiation therapy is well documented to cause localized bone loss and fractures. Few studies have validated the use of fracture risk prediction tools in the cancer population. Guidelines on cancer-specific treatment thresholds are limited, and major knowledge gaps still exist in fracture risk and fracture risk assessment in patients with cancer. Despite the limitations of current knowledge on fracture risk assessment and treatment thresholds in patients with cancer, clinicians must consider the additive effects of bone damaging factors to which these patients are exposed and their premorbid fracture risk profile. Pharmacologic treatment should be offered as per cancer-specific guidelines when available, or per local general osteoporosis guidelines, in accordance with clinical judgment and patient preferences.
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- Carrie Ye
- University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
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Mazziotti G, Pedersini R, Vena W, Cosentini D, Carrone F, Pigni S, Simoncini EL, Torrisi R, Zambelli A, Farina D, Balzarini L, Lania AG, Berruti A. Real-World Effectiveness of Denosumab and Bisphosphonates on Risk of Vertebral Fractures in Women with Breast Cancer Undergoing Treatment with Aromatase Inhibitors. Calcif Tissue Int 2022; 111:466-474. [PMID: 35902384 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-022-01011-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Bone-active drugs are recommended to protect the skeleton from detrimental actions of aromatase inhibitors (AIs). However, most of literature data are focused on bone mineral density (BMD), whereas data on fractures are scant. The aim of this prospective study was to investigate the real-life effectiveness of denosumab, oral bisphosphonates (BPs) and intravenous zoledronate on risk of vertebral fractures (VFs) induced by AIs. 567 consecutive women (median age 62 years, range 28-83) with early breast cancer undergoing treatment with AIs were evaluated for morphometric VFs and BMD at baseline and after 18-24 months of follow-up. After enrollment, 268 women (47.3%) started denosumab 60 mg subcutaneously every 6 months, 115 (20.3%) BPs (59 with oral BPs and, 56 with intravenous zoledronate 5 mg/12 months), whereas 184 women (32.5%) were not treated with bone-active drugs for several reasons. During follow-up, 54 women (9.5%) developed incident VFs in association with age of subjects (P < 0.001), baseline FRAX scores for major fractures (P < 0.001) and hip fractures (P = 0.003), pre-existing VFs (P < 0.001), change in BMD at lumbar spine (P = 0.015), femoral neck (P = 0.003) and total hip (P < 0.001). Risk of VFs was higher in subjects who were untreated as compared to those treated with bone-active drugs (32/184 vs. 22/383; P < 0.001). Specifically, fracture risk was significantly decreased by denosumab [odds ratio (OR) 0.22; P < 0.001] and zoledronate (OR 0.27; P = 0.035), but not by oral BPs (P = 0.317). These data suggest that in real-world clinical practice, denosumab and zoledronate can reduce AI-related risk of VFs after only 24 months of treatment.
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- Gherardo Mazziotti
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini, 4, 20090, Pieve Emanuele, MI, Italy
- Endocrinology, Diabetology and Andrology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, MI, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, ASST Spedali Civili Di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Endocrinology, Diabetology and Andrology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, MI, Italy
- Medical Oncology Unit, ASST Spedali Civili Di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Endocrinology and Diabetology Center, Humanitas Gavazzeni-Castelli, Bergamo, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, ASST Spedali Civili Di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini, 4, 20090, Pieve Emanuele, MI, Italy
- Endocrinology, Diabetology and Andrology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, MI, Italy
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- Endocrinology, Diabetology and Andrology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, MI, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, ASST Spedali Civili Di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Cancer Center IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, MI, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini, 4, 20090, Pieve Emanuele, MI, Italy
- Cancer Center IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, MI, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, ASST Spedali Civili Di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, MI, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini, 4, 20090, Pieve Emanuele, MI, Italy.
- Endocrinology, Diabetology and Andrology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, MI, Italy.
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- Medical Oncology Unit, ASST Spedali Civili Di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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Dhabhar B. Cancer Treatment-Induced Bone Loss: Role of Denosumab in Non-Metastatic Breast Cancer. BREAST CANCER: TARGETS AND THERAPY 2022; 14:163-173. [PMID: 35860287 PMCID: PMC9292456 DOI: 10.2147/bctt.s353332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
Abstract
Chemotherapeutic agents, endocrine therapy and radiotherapy used in the management of breast cancer are known to cause decreased bone mineral density, and thus, increased incidence of fractures. A majority (~60%) of the breast cancer patients in India are either estrogen (ER) or progesterone hormone receptor (PR) positive. Adjuvant treatment with aromatase inhibitors (AIs) is the treatment mainstay for hormone-sensitive disease in postmenopausal (PM) women, with reduced bone mineral density (BMD), which results in increased fracture rates. Zoledronic acid, alendronate, risedronate and denosumab have been the agents of choice for managing bone loss. Denosumab 60 mg is approved for gaining bone mass in women with breast cancer who are at high risk for fracture following adjuvant AI treatment. The phase III HALT-BC data indicate an improvement in BMD with denosumab and a 50% reduction in clinical fractures, with significant improvements seen at the lumbar spine, distal third of the radius, and total hip. Denosumab has several advantages over other bone modifying agents such as subcutaneous self-administration by the patient themselves, no requirement of hospitalization, no dose modifications in renal impairment, and low incidence of acute phase anaphylactic reactions. We review the available evidence of denosumab for managing bone loss in non-metastatic breast cancer patients.
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- Boman Dhabhar
- Department of Medical Oncology, Fortis Hospital, Mumbai, India
- Correspondence: Boman Dhabhar, Consultant, Medical Oncology, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai, 400078, Maharashtra, India, Email
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Mazziotti G, Vena W, Pedersini R, Piccini S, Morenghi E, Cosentini D, Zucali P, Torrisi R, Sporeni S, Simoncini EL, Maroldi R, Balzarini L, Lania AG, Berruti A. Prediction of vertebral fractures in cancer patients undergoing hormone deprivation therapies: reliability of who fracture risk assessment tool (frax) and bone mineral density in real-life clinical practice. J Bone Oncol 2022; 33:100421. [PMID: 35310388 PMCID: PMC8928084 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbo.2022.100421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2021] [Revised: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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In females under estrogen-deprivation therapies, risk of vertebral fractures was associated with FRAX score for major fractures, with the best therapeutic threshold of 6.5%. In males under androgen-deprivation therapy, risk of vertebral fractures was high when BMD T-score was lower than −1.0 SD or when subjects were treated with abiraterone. High body mass index was an independent risk factor for vertebral fractures in males exposed to androgen-deprivation therapy. In the setting of hormonal deprivation therapies, FRAX and BMD thresholds were lower than those used in post-menopausal osteoporosis and primary male osteoporosis.
Background and Objective Prediction of fractures in cancer survivors exposed to hormone-deprivation therapies (HDTs) is a challenge since bone loss is rapid and severe, and determinants of fractures in this setting are still largely unknown. In this study we investigated reliability of the WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) and bone mineral density (BMD) to identify subjects developing vertebral fractures during HDTs. Design Five-hundred-twenty-seven consecutive subjects (429 females with breast cancer, 98 males with prostate cancer; median age 61 years), under HDTs for at least 6 months, were evaluated for vertebral fractures by a radiological and morphometric approach, in relationship with FRAX score, body mass index (BMI), BMD, age and duration of HDTs. Results Vertebral fractures were found in 140 subjects (26.6%) and spine deformity index was significantly associated with duration of HDTs (rho 0.38; p < 0.001). Only in females, vertebral fractures were significantly associated with FRAX score for major fractures [OR 1.08; P < 0.001]. The best cut-off of FRAX score for major fractures, as calculated by receiving operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was 6.35%. In males, however, vertebral fractures were significantly and independently associated with BMI ≥ 25 Kg/m2 (OR 17.63; P < 0.001), BMD T-score below −1.0 SD at any skeletal site (OR 7.79; P < 0.001) and gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRHa) plus abiraterone treatment (OR 11.51; P = 0.001). Conclusions FRAX and BMD may be useful for predicting vertebral fractures in subjects undergoing HDTs, but the thresholds seem to be lower than those used in the general population. High BMI is a determinant of vertebral fractures in males under HDT.
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Bassatne A, Bou Khalil A, Chakhtoura M, Arabi A, Van Poznak C, El-Hajj Fuleihan G. Effect of antiresorptive therapy on aromatase inhibitor induced bone loss in postmenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Metabolism 2022; 128:154962. [PMID: 34958816 DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2021.154962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 10/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are routinely used to treat postmenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer. Although AIs improve breast cancer outcomes, they increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. This systematic review and meta-analysis assesses the effect of antiresorptive drugs on AI induced bone loss in postmenopausal women with non-metastatic breast cancer. METHODS We searched four databases until November 4th 2020. We included Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of antiresorptive drugs in postmenopausal women with breast cancer treated with AI. Two authors screened studies, extracted data and assessed the risk of bias independently and in duplicate. RESULTS We identified 14 RCTs: 7 on zoledronic acid, 6 on oral bisphosphonates and 1 on denosumab. The mean difference in bone mineral density (BMD) was 5% at the lumbar spine and 4% at the total hip, at 12 months, favoring zoledronic acid compared to control. The certainty of the evidence was low for lumbar spine and moderate for total hip BMD. Similarly, the mean difference was 3% at the lumbar spine and 2% at the total hip, favoring oral bisphosphonates with moderate certainty. The mean difference was 6% at the lumbar spine, and 4% at the total hip BMD favoring denosumab compared to placebo. In addition, zoledronic acid resulted in a mean difference in bone turnover marker levels of -35-41%, and the relarive risk for morphometric vertebral fractures was 0.7 [0.3-1.4], compared to control. Denosumab reduced fracture incidence by 50% compared to placebo. CONCLUSION Evidence suggests a protective effect of antiresorptive drugs on BMD and bone turnover markers in postmenopausal women with non-metastatic breast cancer on AI. However, data on fracture risk reduction remains unclear.
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- Aya Bassatne
- Calcium Metabolism and Osteoporosis Program, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, WHO Collaborating Center in Metabolic Bone Disorders, Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Calcium Metabolism and Osteoporosis Program, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, WHO Collaborating Center in Metabolic Bone Disorders, Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Calcium Metabolism and Osteoporosis Program, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, WHO Collaborating Center in Metabolic Bone Disorders, Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Calcium Metabolism and Osteoporosis Program, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, WHO Collaborating Center in Metabolic Bone Disorders, Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Calcium Metabolism and Osteoporosis Program, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, WHO Collaborating Center in Metabolic Bone Disorders, Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
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Hong N, Burm SW, Treece G, Ye Kim J, Hwan Kim M, Lee S, Shin S, Rhee Y. Protective effect of bisphosphonate on the cortical bone at key locations of the femur in aromatase inhibitor-associated bone loss: A three-dimensional cortical bone mapping study. J Bone Oncol 2022; 32:100409. [PMID: 35024328 PMCID: PMC8728402 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbo.2021.100409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Aromatase inhibitor use was associated with cortical bone loss in the hip. Bisphosphonate protected hip cortical bone against aromatase inhibitor use. The effect was prominent at the superior femoral neck and greater trochanter.
Aromatase inhibitor treatment in breast cancer is associated with accelerated bone loss and an increased risk of fracture. Bisphosphonates (BPs) are the mainstay treatment of aromatase inhibitor-associated bone loss (AIBL), which might improve femoral bone at key locations prone to fracture. To test this hypothesis, we performed three-dimensional cortical bone mapping based on quantitative computed tomography (QCT) scans in postmenopausal women with early breast cancer who were receiving aromatase inhibitors. Data of subjects who had both baseline and at least one follow-up QCT at Severance Hospital (South Korea) between 2005 and 2015 were analyzed (BP users, n = 93; BP non-users, n = 203). After exclusion of BP users with low medication persistence (proportion of days covered: <50%), BP users and non-users were 1:1 matched (n = 54 for each group) in terms of age, lumbar spine volumetric bone mineral density (LSvBMD), femoral neck areal BMD (FNaBMD), and total hip areal BMD (THaBMD). During a median follow-up of 2.1 years, BP use attenuated bone loss in LSvBMD (+7.2% vs. −3.8%, p < 0.001), FNaBMD (+1.3% vs. −2.7%, p < 0.001), and THaBMD (-0.3% vs. −2.5%, p = 0.024). BP had a protective effect on cortical parameters of femoral bone: estimated cortical thickness (CTh) (+3.3% vs. + 0.1%, p = 0.007) and cortical mass surface density (CMSD, cortical mass per unit surface area was calculated by multiplying cortical BMD with CTh) (+3.4% vs. −0.3%, p < 0.001). CMSD increased by up to 15% at key locations such as the superior part of the femoral neck and greater trochanter. BP prevented the thinning of average CTh of the femoral neck (-1.4% vs. −6.1%, p < 0.001), particularly at the superior anterior quadrant of femoral neck (absolute difference: +12.8% point vs. non-users). Compared to BP non-users, BP users had improved cross-sectional moment of inertia (+4.4% vs. −0.7%, p = 0.001) and less increase in buckling ratio (+1.3% vs. + 7.5%, p < 0.001). In summary, BP use prevented cortical bone deficits observed in AIBL at key locations of the proximal femur.
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- Namki Hong
- Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Endocrine Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Endocrine Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Trumpington St, Cambridge CB2 1PZ, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, South Korea
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Endocrine Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Endocrine Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Endocrine Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, South Korea
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Wang SF, Chang YL, Tzeng YD, Wu CL, Wang YZ, Tseng LM, Chen S, Lee HC. Mitochondrial stress adaptation promotes resistance to aromatase inhibitor in human breast cancer cells via ROS/calcium up-regulated amphiregulin-estrogen receptor loop signaling. Cancer Lett 2021; 523:82-99. [PMID: 34610415 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2021.09.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
Abstract
Many breast cancer patients harbor high estrogen receptor (ER) expression in tumors that can be treated with endocrine therapy, which includes aromatase inhibitors (AI); unfortunately, resistance often occurs. Mitochondrial dysfunction has been thought to contribute to progression and to be related to hormone receptor expression in breast tumors. Mitochondrial alterations in AI-resistant breast cancer have not yet been defined. In this study, we characterized mitochondrial alterations and their roles in AI resistance. MCF-7aro AI-resistant breast cancer cells were shown to have significant changes in mitochondria. Low expressions of mitochondrial genes and proteins could be poor prognostic factors for breast cancer patients. Long-term mitochondrial inhibitor treatments-mediated mitochondrial stress adaptation could induce letrozole resistance. ERα-amphiregulin (AREG) loop signaling was activated and contributed to mitochondrial stress adaptation-mediated letrozole resistance. The up-regulation of AREG-epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) crosstalk activated the PI3K/Akt/mTOR and ERK pathways and was responsible for ERα activation. Moreover, mitochondrial stress adaptation-increased intracellular levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and calcium were shown to induce AREG expression and secretion. In conclusion, our results support the claim that mitochondrial stress adaptation contributes to AI resistance via ROS/calcium-mediated AREG-ERα loop signaling and provide possible treatment targets for overcoming AI resistance.
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- Sheng-Fan Wang
- Department of Pharmacy, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, 112, Taiwan; Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 110, Taiwan; Department and Institute of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, 112, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, 112, Taiwan; Department and Institute of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, 112, Taiwan; Faculty of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, 112, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, 813, Taiwan
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- Department and Institute of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, 112, Taiwan
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- Department of Cancer Biology, Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope, CA, 91010, USA
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- Comprehensive Breast Health Center, Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, 112, Taiwan; Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, 112, Taiwan.
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- Department of Cancer Biology, Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope, CA, 91010, USA.
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- Department and Institute of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, 112, Taiwan; Faculty of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, 112, Taiwan.
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Chandler Y, Schechter C, Jayasekera J, Isaacs C, Kurian AW, Cadham C, Mandelblatt J. Simulation modeling of breast cancer endocrine therapy duration by patient and tumor characteristics. Cancer Med 2021; 11:297-307. [PMID: 34918484 PMCID: PMC8729060 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.4084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Revised: 05/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background Extending endocrine therapy from 5 to 10 years is recommended for women with invasive estrogen receptor (ER)‐positive breast cancers. We evaluated the benefits and harms of the five additional years of therapy. Methods An established Cancer Intervention and Surveillance Network (CISNET) model used a lifetime horizon with national and clinical trial data on treatment efficacy and adverse events and other‐cause mortality among multiple birth cohorts of U.S. women ages 25–79 newly diagnosed with ER+, non‐metastatic breast cancer. We assumed 100% use of therapy. Outcomes included life years (LYs), quality‐adjusted life years (QALYs), and breast cancer mortality. Results were discounted at 3%. Sensitivity analyses tested a 15‐year time horizon and alternative assumptions. Results Extending tamoxifen therapy duration among women ages 25–49 reduced the lifetime probability of breast cancer death from 11.9% to 9.3% (absolute difference 2.6%). This translates to a gain of 0.77 LYs (281 days)/woman (undiscounted). Adverse events reduce this gain to 0.44 QALYs and after discounting, gains are 0.20 QALYs (73 days)/woman. Extended aromatase inhibitor therapy in women 50–79 had small absolute benefits and gains were offset by adverse events (loss of 0.06 discounted QALYs). There were greater gains with extended endocrine therapy for women with node‐positive versus negative cancers, but only women ages 25–49 and 50–59 had a net QALY gain. All gains were reduced with less than 100% treatment completion. Conclusion The extension of endocrine therapy from 5 to 10 years modestly improved lifetime breast cancer outcomes, but in some women, treatment‐related adverse events may outweigh benefits.
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- Young Chandler
- Department of Oncology, Georgetown-Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Washington, DC, USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Georgetown-Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Georgetown-Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Washington, DC, USA
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- Departments of Medicine and Epidemiology and Population Health, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Georgetown-Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Georgetown-Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Washington, DC, USA.,Department of Medicine, Georgetown-Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Washington, DC, USA
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Sattar S, Haase KR, Milisen K, Campbell D, Kim SJ, Chalchal H, Kenis C. Oncology clinic nurses' attitudes and perceptions regarding implementation of routine fall assessment and fall risk screening: A survey study. Can Oncol Nurs J 2021; 31:367-375. [PMID: 34786454 PMCID: PMC8565430 DOI: 10.5737/23688076314367375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
Abstract
Falls in older adults with cancer are often under-recognized and under-reported. The objective of this study was to explore oncology clinic nurses' willingness and perceived barriers to implement routine falls assessment and falls screening in their practice. Nurses working in outpatient oncology clinics were invited to complete an online survey. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and sorted into thematic categories. The majority of respondents indicated willingness to routinely ask older patients about falls (85.7%) and screen for fall risks (73.5%). The main reasons for unwillingness included: belief that patients report falls on their own, lack of time, and lack of support staff. Findings from this study show many oncology nurses believe in the importance of routine fall assessment and screening and are willing to implement them routinely, although falls are not routinely asked about or assessed. Future work should explore strategies to address barriers nurses face given the implications of falls amongst this vulnerable population.
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- School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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- Department of Geriatrics, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium & Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Academic Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
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- Geriatrics Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan; Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, Regina, SK
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- University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Sattar S, Haase KR, Milisen K, Campbell D, Kim SJ, Chalchal H, Kenis C. Évaluation systématique des chutes et du risque de chutes : Sondage sur l’attitude et les perceptions des infirmières cliniques en oncologie. Can Oncol Nurs J 2021; 31:376-385. [PMID: 34786455 PMCID: PMC8565442 DOI: 10.5737/23688076314376385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Chez les personnes âgées atteintes de cancer, les chutes sont un problème souvent sous-estimé et peu rapporté. La présente étude visait à explorer la volonté des infirmières cliniques en oncologie à évaluer et à dépister systématiquement les chutes dans leur pratique; l’étude examinait également les obstacles perçus à l’évaluation et au dépistage systématique. Les infirmières ont donc été invitées à remplir un sondage en ligne. Les données ont été analysées à l’aide de statistiques descriptives. La majorité des infirmières ayant répondu ont dit qu’elles accepteraient de poser systématiquement des questions sur les chutes (85,7 %) et de dépister les risques de chutes (73,5 %) chez les personnes âgées. Voici les principales raisons des réticences : conviction que les patients signalent les chutes d’euxmêmes, manque de temps, pénurie de personnel de soutien. Selon les résultats de l’étude, beaucoup d’infirmières en oncologie trouvent important d’évaluer et de dépister systématiquement les chutes, et sont d’accord pour l’intégrer à leur pratique bien que, d’habitude, les chutes ne fassent pas automatiquement l’objet de questions ou d’une évaluation. Étant donné les conséquences des chutes sur ces patients vulnérables, la recherche à venir devra explorer les stratégies permettant de surmonter les obstacles auxquels se butent les infirmières.
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- Schroder Sattar
- Collège des sciences infirmières, Université de la Saskatchewan, Regina, SK
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- École des sciences infirmières, Université de la Colombie-Britannique, Vancouver, BC
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- Département de gériatrie, Hôpital universitaire de Louvain, Louvain, Belgique, et Département de santé publique et de soins primaires, Centre universitaire de sciences infirmières et de pratique sagefemme, KU Leuven, Louvain, Belgique
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- Collège des sciences infirmières, Université de la Saskatchewan, Regina, SK
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- Service de gériatrie, Centre de cancérologie Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York, États-Unis
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- Collège de médecine, Université de la Saskatchewan, Agence du cancer de la Saskatchewan, Regina, SK
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- Hôpital universitaire de Louvain, Louvain, Belgique
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Gaudio A, Xourafa A, Rapisarda R, Castellino P. Therapeutic Options in the Management of Aromatase Inhibitor-Associated Bone Loss. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets 2021; 22:259-273. [PMID: 34370654 DOI: 10.2174/1871530321666210809153152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women worldwide. Early breast cancer is a kind of invasive neoplasm that has not proliferated beyond the breast or the axillary lymph nodes. Current therapeutic strategies for breast cancer mainly include local therapies such as surgery or radiotherapy and systemic therapies like chemotherapy, endocrine, and targeted therapy.Nowadays, the adjuvant treatment for hormone receptor-positive early breast cancer in postmenopausal women remains the main effective systemic therapy which can improve disease-free survival and overall survival; it involves several endocrine treatment regimens including selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), aromatase inhibitors (AIs), or a combination of them. AIs have been shown to be more effective in preventing recurrence in postmenopausal women with early breast cancer when compared with tamoxifen, thus representing the standard of care for adjuvant endocrine therapy. Although AIs are usually well-tolerated, they can have some side effects. Apart from the appearance of arthralgias or myalgias and cardiovascular events, AI therapies, reducing already low endogenous postmenopausal estradiol levels, cause increased bone loss and increase fracture risk in postmenopausal women. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the therapeutic options in the management of aromatase inhibitor-associated bone loss (AIBL). METHODS We reviewed the current literature dealing with different therapeutic options in the treatment of AIBL. RESULTS Clinical practice guidelines recommend a careful evaluation of skeletal health in all women with breast cancer before AI therapy initiation. Adequate calcium and vitamin D intake have also been suggested. Pharmacological attempts to minimize AI-related bone loss have focused on the use of antiresorptive agents, such as bisphosphonates and denosumab, to protect bone integrity and reduce the risk of fractures. Furthermore, clinical trials have shown that by making the bone microenvironment less susceptible to breast cancer metastasis, these drugs are able to increase disease-free survival. CONCLUSIONS AI, thatare the pillar of the systemic treatment for patients with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, are associated with different side effects, and in particular osteoporosis and fractures. Both bisphosphonates and denosumab are able to prevent this negative effect.
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- Agostino Gaudio
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania , Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania , Italy
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Choi HG, Suh YJ, Lee JW, Min CY, Yoo DM, Lee SW. Analyses of the association between breast cancer and osteoporosis/fracture history: a cross-sectional study using KoGES HEXA data. Arch Osteoporos 2021; 16:98. [PMID: 34148148 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-021-00947-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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UNLABELLED We performed a nationwide, population-based cohort study to evaluate the risk of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fracture in patients with breast cancer using the data from Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study (KoGES) and concluded that Korean women with breast cancer had a higher risk of osteoporosis than healthy women, regardless of age. PURPOSE This study aimed to evaluate the association between breast cancer and the occurrence of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fracture using data from the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study (KoGES). METHODS Using the national KoGES health examinee (HEXA) data consisting of data from urban resident participants ≥ 40 years old, we extracted data for patients with breast cancer (n = 1080) and for control participants (n = 106,993); we then analyzed the occurrence of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fracture at baseline from 2004 to 2013 and during follow-up from 2012 to 2016. A logistic regression model was used to analyze the odds ratios (ORs) and the 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Subgroup analysis was performed based on age (younger group aged ≤ 51 years old; older group aged ≥ 52 years old). RESULTS The ORs (95% CIs) for osteoporosis and osteoporotic fracture were 1.54 (95% CI = 1.28-1.84, P < 0.001) and 1.01 (95% CI = 0.82-1.23, P = 0.949), respectively, in the breast cancer group. In the subgroup analysis based on age, the ORs (95% CIs) for osteoporosis were 2.41 (95% CI = 1.70-3.43, P < 0.001) in the younger group and 1.33 (95% CI = 1.08-1.64, P = 0.007) in the older group of breast cancer patients. The ORs (95% CIs) for osteoporotic fracture were 1.15 (95% CI = 0.81-1.63, P = 0.441) in the younger group and 0.95 (95% CI = 0.74-1.21, P = 0.661) in the older group of breast cancer patients. CONCLUSION We concluded that Korean women with breast cancer had a higher risk of osteoporosis than healthy women, but the same finding was not observed for osteoporotic fracture, regardless of age.
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- Hyo Geun Choi
- Hallym Data Science Laboratory, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang, Republic of Korea.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, South Korea
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- Hallym Data Science Laboratory, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang, Republic of Korea
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- Hallym Data Science Laboratory, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang, Republic of Korea. .,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, 22 Gwanpyeong-ro 170beon-gil, Dongan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, 14068, Republic of Korea.
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Jeong H, Jeong JH, Kim JE, Ahn JH, Jung KH, Koh SJ, Cheon J, Sohn J, Kim GM, Lee KS, Sim SH, Park IH, Kim SB. Final results of the randomized phase 2 LEO trial and bone protective effects of everolimus for premenopausal hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. Int J Cancer 2021; 149:917-924. [PMID: 33905134 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.33613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Revised: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The phase 2 LEO study showed that everolimus (EVE) plus letrozole (LET) with ovarian suppression increased progression-free survival (PFS) in tamoxifen-exposed premenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer with visceral metastases. Here we report final survival outcomes from the LEO study, and the results of exploratory analyses of bone turnover marker changes and bone-specific progressive disease. Patients who were exposed to or progressed on tamoxifen as adjuvant/palliative treatments were randomly assigned (2:1) to the EVE (leuprorelin + LET + EVE, n = 92) or LET (leuprorelin + LET, n = 45) arm. In a median 51-months of follow-up, the median PFS was 17.5 and 13.8 months in the EVE and LET arms, respectively (P = .245). Patients in the EVE arm with baseline visceral (median PFS 16.4 vs 9.5 months, P = .040) and bone (median PFS 17.1 vs 10.9, P = .003) metastases had greater PFS compared to the LET arm. No differences in overall survival (OS) were observed (median OS, 48.3 vs 50.8 months, P = .948). The 1-year cumulative incidences of bone-specific disease progression were 6.0% and 23.4% in the EVE and LET arms, respectively (hazard ratio 0.26, P < .001). Bone turnover markers at 6 and 12 weeks after treatment decreased in the EVE arm but were increased or stationary in the LET arm. Skeletal-related events occurred in 6.5% and 11.1% of patients in the EVE and LET arms, respectively. EVE + LET with ovarian suppression prolonged PFS in patients with baseline visceral or bone metastases and offered bone-protective effects in the overall study population. However, these clinical benefits did not translate into an OS benefit.
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- Hyehyun Jeong
- Department of Oncology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Oncology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Oncology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Oncology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Oncology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine Ulsan, Ulsan, South Korea
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine Ulsan, Ulsan, South Korea
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- Department of Oncology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Oncology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Center for Breast Cancer, National Cancer Center, Goyang, South Korea
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- Center for Breast Cancer, National Cancer Center, Goyang, South Korea
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Oncology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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Barnsley J, Buckland G, Chan PE, Ong A, Ramos AS, Baxter M, Laskou F, Dennison EM, Cooper C, Patel HP. Pathophysiology and treatment of osteoporosis: challenges for clinical practice in older people. Aging Clin Exp Res 2021; 33:759-773. [PMID: 33742387 PMCID: PMC8084810 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-021-01817-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Osteoporosis, a common chronic metabolic bone disease is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. As the prevalence of osteoporosis increases with age, a paralleled elevation in the rate of incident fragility fractures will be observed. This narrative review explores the origins of bone and considers physiological mechanisms involved in bone homeostasis relevant to management and treatment. Secondary causes of osteoporosis, as well as osteosarcopenia are discussed followed by an overview of the commonly used pharmacological treatments for osteoporosis in older people.
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- J Barnsley
- Medicine for Older People, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- Medicine for Older People, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- Medicine for Older People, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- Medicine for Older People, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- Medicine for Older People, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- Medicine for Older People, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, University of Southampton, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, University of Southampton, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, University of Southampton, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
- University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Medicine for Older People, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK.
- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, University of Southampton, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK.
- Academic Geriatric Medicine, University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK.
- NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and The University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
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Formenti AM, Dalla Volta A, di Filippo L, Berruti A, Giustina A. Effects of Medical Treatment of Prostate Cancer on Bone Health. Trends Endocrinol Metab 2021; 32:135-158. [PMID: 33509658 DOI: 10.1016/j.tem.2020.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Medical treatment of prostate cancer (PC) is multidisciplinary, resulting in prolonged survival. Androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) can have negative effects on skeletal metabolism, particularly if combined with glucocorticoids. We discuss the pathophysiology and effects of ADT and glucocorticoids on skeletal endpoints, as well as the awareness and management of bone fragility. Coadministration of glucocorticoids is necessary with abiraterone because this causes a novel acquired form of 17-hydroxylase deficiency and synergistically increases the risk of fracture by affecting bone quality. Bone antiresorptive agents [selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMS), bisphosphonates, and denosumab] increase bone mineral density (BMD) and in some instances reduce fracture risk in PC patients on ADT. Awareness and management of bone health in PC can be improved by integrating endocrinologists into the multidisciplinary PC team.
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- Anna Maria Formenti
- Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Sciences, San Raffaele Vita Salute University, Istituto Di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Sciences, San Raffaele Vita Salute University, Istituto Di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Sciences, San Raffaele Vita Salute University, Istituto Di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy.
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Vasconcelos de Matos L, Fernandes L, Neves MT, Alves F, Baleiras M, Ferreira A, Giesteira Cotovio P, Dias Domingues T, Malheiro M, Plácido A, Miranda MH, Martins A. From Theory to Practice: Bone Health in Women with Early Breast Cancer Treated with Aromatase Inhibitors. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 28:1067-1076. [PMID: 33652975 PMCID: PMC8025750 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol28020104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Revised: 02/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Aromatase inhibitors (AI) are extensively used as adjuvant endocrine therapy in post-menopausal women with hormone receptor-positive early breast cancer (HR+ EBC), but their impact on bone health is not negligible. This work aimed to assess bone loss, fracture incidence, and risk factors associated with these events, as well as the prognostic influence of fractures. We have conducted a retrospective cohort study of women with HR+ EBC under adjuvant therapy with AI, during a 3-year period. Four-hundred-and-fifty-one eligible women were reviewed (median age 68 years). Median time under AI was 40 months. A fracture event occurred in 8.4%, mostly in the radium and femoral neck and in older women (mean 74 vs. 68 years, p = 0.006). Age (OR 1.01, 95% CI 1.01–1.07, p = 0.024) and time under AI (OR 1.02, 95% CI 1.00–1.04, p = 0.037) were independent predictors of fracture, with a fair discrimination (AUC 0.71). Analysis of disease-free survival according to fracture event varied between groups, disfavoring the fracture cohort (at 73 months, survival 78.6%, 95% CI, 47.6–92.4 vs. 95.6%, 95% CI, 91.2–97.8, p = 0.027). The multivariate model confirmed the prognostic impact of fracture occurrence (adjusted HR of 3.17, 95% CI 1.10–9.11; p = 0.032). Bone health is often forgotten, despite its great impact in survivorship. Our results validate the pathophysiologic link between EBC and bone metabolism, which translates into EBC recurrence. Further research in this area may help refine these findings. Moreover, early identification of women at higher risk for fractures is warranted.
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- Leonor Vasconcelos de Matos
- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de São Francisco Xavier, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, 1449-005 Lisbon, Portugal; (L.F.); (M.T.N.); (F.A.); (M.B.); (A.F.); (M.M.); (A.P.); (M.H.M.); (A.M.)
- Correspondence: or ; Tel.: +351-210431000
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de São Francisco Xavier, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, 1449-005 Lisbon, Portugal; (L.F.); (M.T.N.); (F.A.); (M.B.); (A.F.); (M.M.); (A.P.); (M.H.M.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de São Francisco Xavier, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, 1449-005 Lisbon, Portugal; (L.F.); (M.T.N.); (F.A.); (M.B.); (A.F.); (M.M.); (A.P.); (M.H.M.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de São Francisco Xavier, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, 1449-005 Lisbon, Portugal; (L.F.); (M.T.N.); (F.A.); (M.B.); (A.F.); (M.M.); (A.P.); (M.H.M.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de São Francisco Xavier, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, 1449-005 Lisbon, Portugal; (L.F.); (M.T.N.); (F.A.); (M.B.); (A.F.); (M.M.); (A.P.); (M.H.M.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de São Francisco Xavier, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, 1449-005 Lisbon, Portugal; (L.F.); (M.T.N.); (F.A.); (M.B.); (A.F.); (M.M.); (A.P.); (M.H.M.); (A.M.)
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- CEAUL, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisbon, Portugal; (P.G.C.); (T.D.D.)
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- CEAUL, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisbon, Portugal; (P.G.C.); (T.D.D.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de São Francisco Xavier, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, 1449-005 Lisbon, Portugal; (L.F.); (M.T.N.); (F.A.); (M.B.); (A.F.); (M.M.); (A.P.); (M.H.M.); (A.M.)
- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Cuf Tejo, 1350-353 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de São Francisco Xavier, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, 1449-005 Lisbon, Portugal; (L.F.); (M.T.N.); (F.A.); (M.B.); (A.F.); (M.M.); (A.P.); (M.H.M.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de São Francisco Xavier, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, 1449-005 Lisbon, Portugal; (L.F.); (M.T.N.); (F.A.); (M.B.); (A.F.); (M.M.); (A.P.); (M.H.M.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de São Francisco Xavier, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, 1449-005 Lisbon, Portugal; (L.F.); (M.T.N.); (F.A.); (M.B.); (A.F.); (M.M.); (A.P.); (M.H.M.); (A.M.)
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Wheeler SB, Rotter JS, Baggett CD, Zhou X, Zagar T, Reeder-Hayes KE. Cost-effectiveness of endocrine therapy versus radiotherapy versus combined endocrine and radiotherapy for older women with early-stage breast cancer. J Geriatr Oncol 2021; 12:741-748. [PMID: 33558179 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2021.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Revised: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of endocrine therapy (ET), radiation therapy (XRT), and combination ET + XRT as post-surgical treatment for older women with early-stage breast cancer from the societal perspective. METHODS We constructed a Markov state-transition model consisting of three mutually exclusive health-states: Disease-Free, Recurrence, or Death. Osteoporotic fracture, radiation-induced breast fibrosis, and radiation pneumonitis were modeled as treatment-related adverse events (AEs). Cancer registry-linked-Medicare data were used to assess probability of recurrence and total costs, after propensity adjustment to account for treatment selection, among women aged >65 years diagnosed with estrogen receptor positive or progesterone receptor positive (ER+/PR+) breast cancer receiving ET, XRT, or ET + XRT in 2007-2011. Following randomized controlled trials, overall survival was assumed equivalent, but locoregional recurrence varied. Indirect costs and health-state utilities were literature-driven and varied in sensitivity analyses. Costs and outcomes were discounted at 3% annually. RESULTS In a cohort of 10,000 women over ten years, we estimated 1620 total recurrences in the ET-only group, 1296 in the XRT-only group, and 1076 with ET + XRT. Compared to ET-only, the base-case incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) was $10,826 per quality-adjusted life-year (QALY)-gained for XRT-only and $26,834/QALY-gained for ET + XRT. Similarities in cost and effectiveness between treatments led to highly sensitive results. We also present clinically-relevant patient preference scenarios for recurrence risk-averse patients and near-term AE risk-averse patients. CONCLUSIONS The cost-effectiveness of regimens including ET and/or XRT in older women with early-stage breast cancer is sensitive to small differences in costs, as well as risk of, and utilities associated with, locoregional recurrence, suggesting that patient preferences concerning treatment benefits and risks should be considered by physicians.
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- Stephanie B Wheeler
- Department of Health Policy and Management, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, USA; Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, UNC, USA.
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, USA
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- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, UNC, USA; Department of Epidemiology, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, USA
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- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, UNC, USA; Department of Epidemiology, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, UNC School of Medicine, USA
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- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, UNC, USA; Division of Hematology/Oncology, UNC School of Medicine, USA
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Aromatase and CDK4/6 Inhibitor-Induced Musculoskeletal Symptoms: A Systematic Review. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13030465. [PMID: 33530456 PMCID: PMC7865932 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13030465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Treatment with aromatase inhibitors (AIs) is fundamental in women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in the adjuvant as well as the metastatic setting. Even though it is considered to be a well-tolerated therapy, aromatase inhibitor-associated musculoskeletal syndrome (AIMSS) is the most common adverse event encountered by breast cancer patients. CDK4/6 inhibitors have emerged as a new treatment strategy in metastatic hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. However, the impact of CDK4/6 inhibitors on musculoskeletal symptoms caused by AIs is not well-defined. OBJECTIVES This systematic review aims to identify the frequency of joint symptoms induced by treatment with AIs and CDK4/6 inhibitors in the metastatic setting. SEARCH STRATEGY Eligible articles were identified by a search of existing literature for the period 2005/01/01-2021/01/01; The algorithm consisted of a predefined combination of the following keywords "breast", "cancer", "aromatase inhibitors", "CDK4/6", "phase III". SELECTION CRITERIA This study was performed in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. All randomized controlled Phase III trials (RCTs) evaluating the administration of third-generation aromatase inhibitors (AIs) and CDK4/6 inhibitors in postmenopausal women in the metastatic setting were considered eligible for this review. DATA COLLECTION Overall, 16 randomized control trials (RCTs) were retrieved, of which nine studies explored the administration of AIs in the metastatic setting and seven studies investigated the combination of CDK4/6 inhibitors and AIs. Arthralgia was reported in 1-47% of patients treated with AIs and 5.8-33.3% of patients treated with CDK4/6 inhibitors. Myalgias occurred in 2-23.7% of patients receiving AIs compared with 4.8-11.9% of patients treated with CDK4/6 inhibitors. The incidence of back pain was 7-32.9% vs. 2.9-8.5% in postmenopausal women with metastatic disease treated with AIs and CDK4/6 inhibitors, respectively. Bone pain was reported in 7-32.9% of postmenopausal women treated with AIs and 2.9-8.5% of women treated with CDK4/6 inhibitors. CONCLUSIONS AI treatment-induced musculoskeletal syndrome is an adverse event affecting over one-third (20-47%) of postmenopausal patients treated with AIs that often leads to treatment discontinuation. Data from RCTs provide evidence that the incidence of musculoskeletal symptoms is relatively decreased upon CDK4/6 inhibitor administration. CDK4/6 inhibitors may provide a protective role against AIMSS development.
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Artese AL, Hunt RL, Ormsbee MJ, Kim JS, Arjmandi BH, Panton LB. Effect of Functional Impact Training on Body Composition, Bone Mineral Density, and Strength in Breast Cancer Survivors. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2021; 53:90-101. [PMID: 32694366 DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000002438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of 24 wk of functional impact training (FIT) that consisted of resistance and high-impact exercises in comparison with yin yoga on body composition, bone mineral density (BMD), blood biomarkers for bone metabolism, and strength in breast cancer survivors (BCS). METHODS Forty-four BCS (60.3 ± 8.3 yr) were randomly assigned to the FIT or yin yoga group. Body composition and BMD were measured via dual energy x-ray absorptiometry. Blood biomarkers for bone metabolism were analyzed via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. Upper and lower body strength was assessed using a one-repetition maximum chest press and isokinetic knee extension/flexion using the Biodex System 3, respectively. Participants completed 45-min FIT or yin yoga sessions twice weekly for 24 wk. Changes in dependent variables over time were analyzed using repeated-measures ANOVA. Significance was accepted at P ≤ 0.05. RESULTS There were no group-time effects for body composition, BMD, or blood biomarkers. Main effects were observed for left femoral neck (0.883 ± 0.138 to 0.870 ± 0.131 g·cm) and left forearm (0.465 ± 0.078 to 0.457 ± 0.069 g·cm) BMD. The FIT group improved upper body strength (73.2 ± 18.1 to 83.2 ± 22.3 kg), whereas the yin yoga group did not (59.8 ± 14.8 to 59.3 ± 15.6 kg). Main time effects were observed for peak isokinetic knee extension and flexion at all speeds with an average improvement of 13.2% and 16.2%, respectively. CONCLUSION Both FIT and yin yoga may be beneficial exercise modes for improving lower body strength, although only FIT improved upper body strength. Additional research is needed to examine the effectiveness of FIT programs of longer duration and/or higher intensity on body composition and BMD in BCS.
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- Ashley L Artese
- Department of Health and Human Performance, Roanoke College, Salem, VA
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- Department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences, College of Human Sciences, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
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Lin ST, Li YZ, Sun XQ, Chen QQ, Huang SF, Lin S, Cai SQ. Update on the Role of Neuropeptide Y and Other Related Factors in Breast Cancer and Osteoporosis. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:705499. [PMID: 34421823 PMCID: PMC8377469 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.705499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Breast cancer and osteoporosis are common diseases that affect the survival and quality of life in postmenopausal women. Women with breast cancer are more likely to develop osteoporosis than women without breast cancer due to certain factors that can affect both diseases simultaneously. For instance, estrogen and the receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL) play important roles in the occurrence and development of these two diseases. Moreover, chemotherapy and hormone therapy administered to breast cancer patients also increase the incidence of osteoporosis, and in recent years, neuropeptide Y (NPY) has also been found to impact breast cancer and osteoporosis.Y1 and Y5 receptors are highly expressed in breast cancer, and Y1 and Y2 receptors affect osteogenic response, thus potentially highlighting a potential new direction for treatment strategies. In this paper, the relationship between breast cancer and osteoporosis, the influence of NPY on both diseases, and the recent progress in the research and treatment of these diseases are reviewed.
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- Shu-ting Lin
- Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Department of Bone, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Centre of Neurological and Metabolic Research, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
- Diabetes and Metabolism Division, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- *Correspondence: Si-qing Cai, ; Shu Lin,
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- Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Si-qing Cai, ; Shu Lin,
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Bharatuar A, Kar M, Khatri S, Goswami V, Sarin R, Dawood S, Iyenger R, Ganvir M, Parikh PM, Aggarwal S, Talwar V. Practical consensus recommendaton for adjuvant bone-modifying agents in breast cancer. South Asian J Cancer 2020; 7:91-95. [PMID: 29721471 PMCID: PMC5909303 DOI: 10.4103/sajc.sajc_109_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Bone-modifying therapy is a primary research interest in breast cancer. Several features contribute to the importance of the bone environment in the management of breast cancer. Firstly, bone metastases represent the most common site of breast cancer metastases and secondly, the emergence of cancer treatment-induced bone loss (CTIBL) among breast cancer survivors and patients is of increasing concern. In the adjuvant setting, bisphosphonates can be given to prevent and treat tumor therapy-induced bone loss in premenopausal and postmenopausal women and, owing to their beneficial effect on bone turnover, have also been evaluated for prevention of bone metastases occurrence. Expert oncologists discusses on the update on the approaches of Bone-modifying Agents and its treatment options. This expert group used data from published literature, practical experience and opinion of a large group of academic oncologists to arrive at this practical consensus recommendations for the benefit of community oncologists.
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- A Bharatuar
- Department of Medical Oncology, Patel Hospital, Jallandhar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Peerless Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, SMH Curie Cancer Center, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Max Hospital, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, UAE
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Center, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Oncology, Shalby Cancer and Research Institute, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, New Delhi, India
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Kong SH, Kim JH, Kim SW, Shin CS. Aromatase inhibitors attenuate the effect of alendronate in women with breast cancer. J Bone Miner Metab 2020; 38:730-736. [PMID: 32405760 DOI: 10.1007/s00774-020-01111-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Aromatase inhibitors are known to accelerate bone loss in patients with breast cancer. However, how much AIs affect the efficacy of antiresorptive agents has not been studied. The study aimed to compare the effect of alendronate on bone mineral density (BMD) between patients with and without AI treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this retrospective study, 90 postmenopausal women with early breast cancer who were being treated with both AI and alendronate 70 mg weekly (ALN + AI), and 90 age- and body mass index (BMI)-matched patients who were only taking alendronate (ALN-only) were analyzed. BMD and bone turnover markers (BTMs) were assessed at the baseline and 12 months. RESULTS The mean age was 63 years. At baseline, the ALN-only group had lower lumbar spine (LS), femur neck (FN), and total hip (TH) BMD than ALN + AI group. After 1-year of alendronate treatment, the LS and FN BMD were improved more in the ALN-only group than those in the ALN + AI group after adjustments for age, BMI, baseline BMD, diabetes, hypertension, renal function, and previous fracture history [LS BMD: 6.2% (3.1%; 9.2%) in ALN-only, 3.5% (-0.5%; 6.5%) in ALN + AI, p = 0.001; FN BMD: 2.5% (0.3%; 5.7%) in ALN-only, 0.9% (- 1.8%; 3.6%) in ALD + AI, p = 0.032]. BTMs were significantly decreased in both groups, but the changes between groups were similar. CONCLUSION The effect of alendronate on the LS and FN BMD was attenuated in postmenopausal women who were taking AI compared to those who were not on AI.
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- Sung Hye Kong
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 101 Dae-hak ro, Jongno gu, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 101 Dae-hak ro, Jongno gu, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 101 Dae-hak ro, Jongno gu, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul Metropolitan Government Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 101 Dae-hak ro, Jongno gu, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea.
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Tenti S, Correale P, Cheleschi S, Fioravanti A, Pirtoli L. Aromatase Inhibitors-Induced Musculoskeletal Disorders: Current Knowledge on Clinical and Molecular Aspects. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21165625. [PMID: 32781535 PMCID: PMC7460580 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21165625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) have radically changed the prognosis of hormone receptor positive breast cancer (BC) in post-menopausal women, and are a mainstay of the adjuvant therapy for BC after surgery in place of, or following, Tamoxifen. However, AIs aren't side effect-free; frequent adverse events involve the musculoskeletal system, in the form of bone loss, AI-associated arthralgia (AIA) syndrome and autoimmune rheumatic diseases. In this narrative review, we reported the main clinical features of these three detrimental conditions, their influence on therapy adherence, the possible underlying molecular mechanisms and the available pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. The best-known form is the AIs-induced osteoporosis, whose molecular pathway and therapeutic possibilities were extensively investigated in the last decade. AIA syndrome is a high prevalent joint pain disorder which often determines a premature discontinuation of the therapy. Several points still need to be clarified, as a universally accepted diagnostic definition, the pathogenetic mechanisms and satisfactory management strategies. The association of AIs therapy with autoimmune diseases is of the utmost interest. The related literature has been recently expanded, but many issues remain to be explored, the first being the molecular mechanisms.
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- Sara Tenti
- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neuroscience, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, Policlinico Le Scotte, Viale Bracci 1, 53100 Siena, Italy; (S.T.); (A.F.)
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Grand Metropolitan Hospital “Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli”, 89121 Reggio Calabria, Italy;
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neuroscience, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, Policlinico Le Scotte, Viale Bracci 1, 53100 Siena, Italy; (S.T.); (A.F.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0577-233471
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neuroscience, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, Policlinico Le Scotte, Viale Bracci 1, 53100 Siena, Italy; (S.T.); (A.F.)
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- Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine-Center for Biotechnology, Department of Biology, College of Science and Technology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA;
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Dalla Volta A, Mazziotti G, Maffezzoni F, Grisanti S, Palumbo C, Pedersini R, Maroldi R, Berruti A. Bone Mineral Density and FRAX Score May Not Predict Fracture Risk in Patients With Cancer Undergoing Hormone Deprivation Therapies. J Clin Oncol 2020; 38:3363-3366. [PMID: 32603244 DOI: 10.1200/jco.20.00434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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- Alberto Dalla Volta
- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, Medical Oncology, University of Brescia at ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Endocrinology, Diabetology and Andrology Unit, Bone Diseases and Osteoporosis Section, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center IRCCS, Rozzano, Italy, and Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, Medical Oncology, University of Brescia at ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, Medical Oncology, University of Brescia at ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, Urology, University of Brescia at ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, Medical Oncology, University of Brescia at ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, Unit of Radiology, University of Brescia at ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, Medical Oncology, University of Brescia at ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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Paschou SA, Augoulea A, Lambrinoudaki I. Bone health care in women with breast cancer. Hormones (Athens) 2020; 19:171-178. [PMID: 31853818 DOI: 10.1007/s42000-019-00164-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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The aim of this article is to analyze and critically appraise the literature regarding optimal bone health care in women with breast cancer and, more specifically, to present (1) the causes of bone loss in breast cancer patients, (2) the appropriate screening for osteoporosis and fracture risk estimation, (3) optimal prevention and therapeutic strategies for osteoporosis and fractures, (4) the role of antiresorptive agents as adjuvant therapy for the prevention of bone metastases and increase of overall survival, and (5) current data on the possible use of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) in these patients. The objective is to provide a sound pathophysiological background along with evidence-based and practical recommendations for physicians managing such women.
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- Stavroula A Paschou
- Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aretaieio Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aretaieio Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aretaieio Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
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Go J, Park S, Kim KS, Kang MC, Ihn MH, Yun S, Kim SH, Hong SH, Lee JE, Han SW, Kim SY, Kim Z, Hur SM, Lee J. Risk of osteoporosis and fracture in long-term breast cancer survivors. KOREAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY 2020; 16:39-45. [PMID: 36945309 PMCID: PMC9942721 DOI: 10.14216/kjco.20007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Revised: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Purpose High incidence of osteoporosis has been reported in breast cancer patients due to early menopause triggered by adjuvant treatment and temporary ovarian function suppression. In this study, we sought to determine whether long-term breast cancer survivors had an elevated risk of low bone density compared to the general population. Methods Long-term breast cancer survivors who had been treated for more than 5 years were selected for this study. Data were obtained from medical records and using a questionnaire from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). An age-matched non-cancer control group was selected from the KNHANES records. Incidence of fracture and bone mineral density (BMD) were compared between the two groups. Results In total, 74 long-term breast cancer survivors and 296 non-cancer controls were evaluated. The incidence of fracture did not differ between the two groups (P=0.130). No differences were detected in lumbar BMD (P=0.051) following adjustment for body mass index, while hip BMD was significantly lower in breast cancer survivors (P=0.028). Chemotherapy and endocrine treatment were not related to low BMD in breast cancer survivors. In more than half of the survivors, the 10-year risk of osteoporotic fracture was less than 1%. Conclusion Long-term breast cancer survivors had low bone density but a comparable risk of fracture compared to non-cancer age-matched controls. Further studies on the factors related to low bone density in long-term breast cancer survivors are required.
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- Jieon Go
- Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Biostatistics, Soonchunhyang University College of Medical Sciences, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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Miyashita H, Satoi S, Kuno T, Cruz C, Malamud S, Kim SM. Bone modifying agents for bone loss in patients with aromatase inhibitor as adjuvant treatment for breast cancer; insights from a network meta-analysis. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2020; 181:279-289. [PMID: 32318956 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-020-05640-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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PURPOSE The data of head-to-head comparisons of the anti-fracture efficacy of bone modifying agents (BMAs) in patients with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer receiving aromatase inhibitor (AI) are not available. Therefore, we conducted a network meta-analysis to compare the efficacy of different BMAs in patients with breast cancer receiving adjuvant AI. METHODS We performed a network meta-analysis to compare the change of bone mineral densities (BMDs) and the risk of fracture in the selected studies using a random effect model. The primary outcomes are the change of BMD of lumbar spine (LS) and total hip (TH) from the baseline (ΔBMD, %) at 1 and 2 years and the risk of fracture. RESULTS We identified and included a total of 16 randomized controlled trials for this analysis. All BMAs included (risedronate, zoledronate, and denosumab) were associated with a significant increase in BMD of LS and TH at 1 and 2 years compared with no upfront treatment group. Among BMAs, zoledronate and denosumab use resulted in significantly higher BMD of LS and TH at 1 and 2 years compared with risedronate. The risk of fracture was significantly lower in the patients who received denosumab or risedronate compared with the patients without upfront treatment (Relative risk (RR) [95% CI] 0.51 [0.38-0.67] and 0.54 [0.35-0.83], respectively). CONCLUSION Among the bisphosphonates, zoledronate increased BMD the most, but risedronate, not zoledronate, use was associated with lower risk of fracture. Denosumab increased BMD not only of LS but also of the cortical-bone-rich hip, and showed a significant reduction of fracture risk.
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- Hirotaka Miyashita
- Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York, NY, USA. .,Mount Sinai Bone Program, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, Nippon Medical School Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York, NY, USA
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- Mount Sinai Beth Israel Comprehensive Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York, NY, USA. .,Mount Sinai Bone Program, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.
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Lee S, Yoo JI, Lee YK, Park JW, Won S, Yeom J, Im JW, Lim SM, Ha YC, Koo KH. Risk of Osteoporotic Fracture in Patients with Breast Cancer: Meta-Analysis. J Bone Metab 2020; 27:27-34. [PMID: 32190606 PMCID: PMC7064363 DOI: 10.11005/jbm.2020.27.1.27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Revised: 01/05/2020] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background The fracture risk induced by anti-estrogen therapy in patients with breast cancer remains controversial. The aim of this study was to perform a meta-analysis and systematic review to evaluate the risk of osteoporotic fracture in patients with breast cancer. Methods A systematic search was performed to identify studies that included any osteoporotic fracture (hip fracture and vertebral fracture) in patients breast cancer. Main outcome measures were occurrence and risk of osteoporotic fractures including hip and vertebral fractures in patients and controls. Results A systematic search yielded a total of 4 studies that included osteoporotic fracture outcomes in patients with breast cancer. Meta-analysis showed a higher risk of osteoporotic fracture in patients with breast cancer. Analysis of these 4 studies involving a total of 127,722 (23,821 cases and 103,901 controls) patients showed that the incidence of osteoporotic fractures was higher in the breast cancer group than in the control group. The pooled estimate of crude relative risk for osteoporotic fracture was 1.35 (95% confidence interval, 1.29-1.42; P<0.001). Conclusions Although studies were limited by a small number, results suggested a possible association between anti-estrogen therapy and increased risk of osteoporotic fractures in patients with breast cancer.
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- Seeyoun Lee
- Department of Surgery, Center for Breast Cancer, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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Catalano A, Gaudio A, Agostino RM, Morabito N, Bellone F, Lasco A. Trabecular bone score and quantitative ultrasound measurements in the assessment of bone health in breast cancer survivors assuming aromatase inhibitors. J Endocrinol Invest 2019; 42:1337-1343. [PMID: 31127591 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-019-01063-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2019] [Accepted: 05/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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PURPOSE Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) represent the first-line adjuvant therapy for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer (BC) women. AIs have been associated with an increased rate of fractures. The aim of our study was to investigate trabecular bone score (TBS) and bone quantitative ultrasound (QUS) measurements as bone quality surrogates in AIs users. METHODS Sixty postmenopausal BC women starting AIs and forty-two controls (mean age 61.64 ± 8.33 years) were considered. Bone mineral density (BMD) at lumbar spine and femoral neck and TBS were measured by DXA; QUS-derived Amplitude-Dependent Speed of Sound (AD-SoS), Bone Transmission Time (BTT), and Ultrasound Bone Profile Index (UBPI) were assessed at phalangeal site; morphometric vertebral fractures (Vfx) by X-ray, serum bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (BSAP), and C-telopeptide of type 1 collagen (CTX) were also evaluated. RESULTS After 18 months, changes of TBS vs baseline were significantly different between AIs group and controls [Δ TBS - 2.2% vs - 0.4%, respectively, p = 0.001]. AD-SoS, BTT and UBPI values decreased only in AIs' group (- 3.7%, - 6.45%, -8.5%, vs baseline, respectively, pall < 0.001). 3 Vfx occurred in AIs users and were associated with the greater TBS and AD-SoS modifications. In the AIs' group, ΔTBS was associated with ΔAD-SoS (r = 0.58, p < 0.001) and ΔUBPI (r = 0.415, p = 0.001), but not with ΔBMD. Moreover, ΔTBS was independently predicted by ΔAD-SoS, after correcting for BMD, CTX and BSAP level changes (β = 0.37, SE = 2.44, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS TBS and phalangeal QUS provide useful information related to bone quality in AI-treated BC survivors and could be considered for fracture risk evaluation.
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- A Catalano
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University Hospital of Messina, Via C. Valeria, 98125, Messina, Italy.
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Grand Metropolitan Hospital "Bianchi Melacrino Morelli", Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University Hospital of Messina, Via C. Valeria, 98125, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University Hospital of Messina, Via C. Valeria, 98125, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University Hospital of Messina, Via C. Valeria, 98125, Messina, Italy
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Magnuson A, Sattar S, Nightingale G, Saracino R, Skonecki E, Trevino KM. A Practical Guide to Geriatric Syndromes in Older Adults With Cancer: A Focus on Falls, Cognition, Polypharmacy, and Depression. Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book 2019; 39:e96-e109. [PMID: 31099668 DOI: 10.1200/edbk_237641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Geriatric syndromes are multifactorial conditions that are prevalent in older adults. Geriatric syndromes are believed to develop when an individual experiences accumulated impairments in multiple systems that compromise their compensatory ability. In older adults with cancer, the presence of a geriatric syndrome is common and may increase the complexity of cancer treatment. In addition, the physiologic stress of cancer and cancer treatment may precipitate or exacerbate geriatric syndromes. Common geriatric syndromes include falls, cognitive syndromes and delirium, depression, and polypharmacy. In the oncology setting, the presence of geriatric syndromes is relevant; falls and cognitive problems have been shown to be predictive of chemotherapy toxicity and overall survival. Polypharmacy and depression are more common in older adults with cancer compared with the general geriatric population. Multiple screening tools exist to identify falls, cognitive problems, polypharmacy, and depression in older adults and can be applied to the oncology setting to identify patients at risk. When recognized, several interventions exist that could be considered for this vulnerable population. We review the available evidence of four geriatric syndromes in the oncology setting, including clinical implications, validated screening tools, potential supportive care, and therapeutic interventions.
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- Allison Magnuson
- 1 Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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van Hellemond IEG, Smorenburg CH, Peer PGM, Swinkels ACP, Seynaeve CM, van der Sangen MJC, Kroep JR, de Graaf H, Honkoop AH, Erdkamp FLG, van den Berkmortel FWPJ, de Boer M, de Roos WK, Linn SC, Imholz ALT, Tjan-Heijnen VCG. Assessment and management of bone health in women with early breast cancer receiving endocrine treatment in the DATA study. Int J Cancer 2019; 145:1325-1333. [PMID: 30748011 PMCID: PMC6767695 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.32205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2018] [Accepted: 01/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The phase III DATA study investigates the efficacy of adjuvant anastrozole (6 vs. 3 year) in postmenopausal women with breast cancer previously treated with 2–3 years of tamoxifen. This planned side‐study assessed patterns of care regarding detection and treatment of osteopenia/osteoporosis, and trends in bone mineral density (BMD) during and after therapy. We registered all BMD measurements and bisphosphonate‐use. Time to osteopenia/osteoporosis was analysed by Kaplan Meier methodology. For the trend in T‐scores we used linear mixed models with random patients effects. Of 1860 eligible DATA patients, 910 (48.9%) had a baseline BMD measurement. Among patients with a normal baseline BMD (n = 417), osteopenia was observed in 53.5% and 55.4% in the 6‐ and 3‐year group respectively (p = 0.18), during follow‐up. Only two patients (3‐year group) developed osteoporosis. Of the patients with osteopenia at baseline (n = 408), 24.4% and 20.4% developed osteoporosis respectively (p = 0.89). Three years after randomisation 18.3% and 18.2% used bisphosphonates in the 6‐ and 3‐year groups respectively and 6 years after randomisation this was 23.7% and 20.9% respectively (p = 0.90) of which the majority used oral bisphosphonates. The yearly mean BMD‐change during anastrozole in the lumbar spine showed a T‐score decline of 0.075. After bisphosphonate addition the decline became less prominent (0.047 (p < 0.001)) and after anastrozole cessation, while continuing bisphosphonates, the mean BMD yearly increased (0.047 (p < 0.001)). In conclusion, extended anastrozole therapy was not associated with a higher incidence of osteoporosis. Anastrozole‐use was associated with a BMD decrease; however, the decline was modest and partially reversible after anastrozole cessation. What's new? Loss of bone mineral density (BMD) is a side effect of aromatase inhibitor treatment, a class of drugs that stops estrogen production in postmenopausal women with breast cancer. Here the authors examined BMD loss during and after extended adjuvant endocrine therapy, following a 2‐3 year treatment with tamoxifen, subsequent aromatase inhibitor treatment was associated with BMD decrease, but the decline was modest and partially reversible after treatment cessation. The authors concluded that extended endocrine therapy was not associated with a higher incidence of osteoporosis.
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- Irene E G van Hellemond
- Department of Medical Oncology, GROW - School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Biostatistics, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Clinical research department, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation IKNL, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Medical Centre Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Isala Clinics, Zwolle, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Zuyderland Medical Centre, Sittard, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, GROW - School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Gelderse Vallei Hospital, Ede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, GROW - School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Nakatsukasa K, Koyama H, Ouchi Y, Sakaguchi K, Fujita Y, Matsuda T, Kato M, Konishi E, Taguchi T. Effects of denosumab on bone mineral density in Japanese women with osteoporosis treated with aromatase inhibitors for breast cancer. J Bone Miner Metab 2019. [PMID: 29520506 DOI: 10.1007/s00774-018-0917-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Adjuvant aromatase inhibitor (AI) therapy, for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, in postmenopausal women is associated with bone loss, leading to an increased risk of fractures. Denosumab, an antibody raised against the receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand, has been proven to protect against AI-induced bone loss. Hence, we aimed to determine whether denosumab is effective in postmenopausal Japanese women with osteoporosis, treated with AI. We prospectively evaluated the bone mineral density (BMD) in the lumbar spine and the bilateral femoral neck in 102 postmenopausal women with clinical hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, stages I-IIIA, during a postoperative period of 12 months. The other inclusion criteria for this study were: women that should receive AIs as adjuvant therapy and those with evidence of osteoporosis (lumbar spine or bilateral femoral neck BMD, equivalent to T-score classification of ≤ - 2.5) upon enrollment. The patients received supplemental calcium, vitamin D, and 60 mg of subcutaneous denosumab every 6 months. The BMD of the lumber spine increased by 4.9 and 6.6% at 6 and 12 months, respectively. An increase in BMD was observed at the femoral neck, bilaterally. Hypocalcemia ≥ grade 2, osteonecrosis of the jaw, and non-traumatic clinical fracture were not observed in this study. Our findings revealed that biannual treatment with denosumab is associated with a great increase of BMD in Japanese women receiving adjuvant AI therapy, irrespective of their previous history of AI therapy.
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- Katsuhiko Nakatsukasa
- Department of Endocrine and Breast Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kawaramachi-hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Endocrine and Breast Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kawaramachi-hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Endocrine and Breast Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kawaramachi-hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Endocrine and Breast Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kawaramachi-hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Endocrine and Breast Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kawaramachi-hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan.
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Rachner TD, Coleman R, Hadji P, Hofbauer LC. Bone health during endocrine therapy for cancer. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol 2018; 6:901-910. [PMID: 29572126 DOI: 10.1016/s2213-8587(18)30047-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2017] [Revised: 12/27/2017] [Accepted: 01/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Preservation of bone health remains a long-term clinical challenge in patients with breast and prostate cancer. Osteoporosis, defined by a loss of bone mass and microarchitecture, often results in fragility fractures that are typically associated with a high socioeconomic burden. Endocrine therapy, a mainstay treatment in the management of patients with hormone-sensitive breast and prostate cancer in the adjuvant setting, commonly exerts adverse effects on the musculoskeletal system and is associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Adjuvant use of gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues, which can also be used in metastatic disease, in combination with tamoxifen in premenopausal women, and aromatase inhibitors in postmenopausal women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer, causes rapid bone loss and fragility fractures. By contrast, selective oestrogen receptor modulators, such as tamoxifen, have bone-protective effects in postmenopausal women. In men with castration-sensitive prostate cancer, androgen deprivation is achieved with drugs that lower gonadotropin levels, and these drugs can be combined with androgen receptor antagonists. These therapies induce a high bone turnover with rapid bone loss that is reminiscent of the changes occurring in early menopause and result in an increased risk of fracture. In this Review, we describe how adjuvant endocrine therapies of breast and prostate cancer impair bone health and outline evidence from randomised controlled trials of strategies to reduce risk of fracture.
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- Tilman D Rachner
- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Bone Diseases, Department of Medicine III, and Center for Healthy Aging, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany; German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), partner site Dresden, and German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Oncology and Metabolism, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Department of Bone Oncology, Krankenhaus Nordwest, Frankfurt and Philipps-University of Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Bone Diseases, Department of Medicine III, and Center for Healthy Aging, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany; German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), partner site Dresden, and German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany.
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Henault D, Westley T, Dumitra S, Chang SL, Kremer R, Tamblyn R, Mayo N, Meguerditchian AN. Divergence from osteoporosis screening guidelines in older breast cancer patients treated with anti-estrogen therapy: A population-based cohort study. Bone 2018; 116:94-102. [PMID: 29981903 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2018.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2018] [Revised: 06/04/2018] [Accepted: 06/06/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Older Breast Cancer (BC) survivors are an increased risk of osteoporosis due to natural aging and long-term cancer treatment-related toxicity. It is well known that anti-estrogen therapy (AET), especially aromatase inhibitors (AI), is associated with rapid bone loss and thus increases the risk of osteoporosis. This study characterizes patterns and predictors of receiving guideline-recommended bone densitometry (BD) screening at AET initiation. METHODS A retrospective cohort study (1998-2012) of all women ≥65 years of age initiating AET was designed using claims data from Quebec's universal health care. Associations with BD screening were estimated using a generalized estimating equations regression model, adjusting for clustering of patients within physicians. RESULTS Among 16,480 women initiating AET, 36.1% received a baseline BD. Among AI users, the rate was 58.4%. In the multivariate analysis, age, lower socioeconomic status, tamoxifen use, lack of periodic health exam and having a general practitioner as the AET prescriber were associated with lower odds of BD screening. In terms of quality of care-related variables, lack of guideline-appropriate radiotherapy (OR: 0.69 (95% CI, 0.57-0.83), or chemotherapy consideration (0.82 (95% CI, 0.71-0.94)) and non-adherence to AET (0.76 (95% CI, 0.68-0.84)) were associated with lower odds of receiving BD screening. Women diagnosed with BC after 2003 had significantly better odds of being screened. CONCLUSION Despite an increase in rates since 2003, BD screening remains suboptimal, especially for women at higher risk of osteoporosis. Coordination of health care and service-delivery monitoring can potentially optimize long-term management of treatment-related toxicity in older BC survivors.
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- David Henault
- Department of Surgery, University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada
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- Clinical and Health Informatics Research Group, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, City of hope, Duarte, CA, United States of America
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- Clinical and Health Informatics Research Group, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Clinical and Health Informatics Research Group, McGill University, Montreal, Canada; Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Canada; Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, Canada; School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Clinical and Health Informatics Research Group, McGill University, Montreal, Canada; Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Canada; Department of Oncology, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
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Mohamed AAR, Ahmed MM, Gomaa M, Ebraheim LLM. Bone health consequence of adjuvant Anastrozole in monotherapy or associated with biochanin-A in ovariectomized rat model. Life Sci 2018; 212:159-167. [PMID: 30290186 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2018.09.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2018] [Revised: 09/01/2018] [Accepted: 09/28/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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AIMS We investigate the consequence of adjuvant anastrozole (ANA) in monotherapy or associated with biochanin A (BCA) in ovariectomized (OVX) rat model and the degree of developing bone loss in both conditions. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty female rats were assigned to six groups. Five groups were bilaterally OVX, and one was sham operated. The five groups were; ANA group (0.5 mg/kg b.wt orally), BCA (5 mg/kg b.wt intraperitoneally (I/P), co-treated group (BCA + ANA), two control groups receiving even distilled water orally or DMSO I/P for twenty weeks. Bone turnover biomarkers BALP, OC, PTH, TRAP and TNFα were determined in serum. Bone mineral content, histological and morphometric measurements on rat femurs were performed. BMD by X-ray technique on tibias of rats and CT analysis of lumbar vertebrae of all treated and sham groups were applied. KEY FINDINGS There was marked elevation in bone turnover biomarkers with high serum Ca and P content in the ANA-treated rats. Moreover marked elevation of TNFα, PTH, TC and TG, ANA caused severe changes in the BMD detected by X-ray in tibial bones and CT analysis of lumbar vertebrae of OVX rats. While I/P injection of BCA ameliorated the adverse bone health decrements caused by ANA. SIGNIFICANCE The study highlights the importance of the BCA supplementation in accordance with the ANA therapy in case of ovariectomized rat model of osteoporosis which is clinically presented in Postmenopausal women with breast cancer during which considerable risk of developing osteoporosis is predicted during treatment.
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- Dept. of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Dept. of Surgery, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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Nguyen KD, Bagheri B, Bagheri H. Drug-induced bone loss: a major safety concern in Europe. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2018; 17:1005-1014. [DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2018.1524868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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- Khac-Dung Nguyen
- Laboratoire de Pharmacologie Médicale et Clinique, Equipe de Pharmacoépidémiologie de l’UMR INSERM 1027, Faculté de Médecine de l’Université Paul-Sabatier et Centre Midi-Pyrénées de PharmacoVigilance, de Pharmacoépidémiologie et d’Information sur le Médicament de l’UMR INSERM 1027, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Toulouse, France
- The National Centre of Drug Information and Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring, Hanoi University of Pharmacy, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Cancer Research Center and Department of Pharmacology, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Laboratoire de Pharmacologie Médicale et Clinique, Equipe de Pharmacoépidémiologie de l’UMR INSERM 1027, Faculté de Médecine de l’Université Paul-Sabatier et Centre Midi-Pyrénées de PharmacoVigilance, de Pharmacoépidémiologie et d’Information sur le Médicament de l’UMR INSERM 1027, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Toulouse, France
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Bojanić K, Bilić Ćurčić I, Kuna L, Kizivat T, Smolic R, Raguž Lučić N, Kralik K, Šerić V, Ivanac G, Tucak-Zorić S, Včev A, Smolić M. Association of Wnt Inhibitors, Bone Mineral Density and Lifestyle Parameters in Women with Breast Cancer Treated with Anastrozole Therapy. J Clin Med 2018; 7:jcm7090287. [PMID: 30227689 PMCID: PMC6162798 DOI: 10.3390/jcm7090287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2018] [Revised: 09/03/2018] [Accepted: 09/11/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Aim: To determine the levels of Wnt inhibitors in patients treated with aromatase inhibitors (AIs) prior to therapy and to investigate their association with bone mineral density (BMD) and lifestyle parameters. Methods: 137 breast cancer patients were divided into a group treated with 1 mg of anastrozole and a group w/o anastrozole therapy. Serum concentrations of sclerostin and dickkopf1 (DKK1) were measured by ELISA. BMD was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Lifestyle factors were investigated by a self-reported questionnaire. Results: Sclerostin was significantly higher in the AI-treated group (31.8 pmol/L vs. 24.1 pmol/L; p < 0.001), whereas DKK1 was significantly lower in the AI-treated group (24.3 pmol/L vs. 26.02 pmol/L; p < 0.001). Total hip and femoral neck BMD were significantly lower in the AI-treated group. Conclusion: AI treatment was associated with increased levels of sclerostin and decreased levels of DKK1.
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- Kristina Bojanić
- Department of Mineral Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek 31000, Croatia.
- Department of Radiology, Health Center Osijek, Osijek31000, Croatia.
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- Department of Mineral Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek 31000, Croatia.
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek 31000, Croatia.
- Department of Medicine, University Hospital Osijek, Osijek 31000, Croatia.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek 31000, Croatia.
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek 31000, Croatia.
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- Department of Mineral Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek 31000, Croatia.
- Clinical Institute for Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Safety, University Hospital Osijek, Osijek 31000, Croatia.
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- Department of Mineral Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek 31000, Croatia.
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek 31000, Croatia.
- Department of Medicine, University Hospital Osijek, Osijek 31000, Croatia.
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- Department of Mineral Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek 31000, Croatia.
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek 31000, Croatia.
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek 31000, Croatia.
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- Department of Medical Statistics and Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek 31000, Croatia.
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- Department of Mineral Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek 31000, Croatia.
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Dubrava, Zagreb 10000, Croatia.
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- Department of Mineral Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek 31000, Croatia.
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- Department of Mineral Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek 31000, Croatia.
- Department of Medicine, University Hospital Osijek, Osijek 31000, Croatia.
- Department of Pathophysiology, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek 31000, Croatia.
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- Department of Mineral Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek 31000, Croatia.
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek 31000, Croatia.
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek 31000, Croatia.
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Tanaka M, Itoh S, Takeuchi Y. Effectiveness of bisphosphonate combined with activated vitamin D in patients with aromatase inhibitor-induced osteoporosis after breast cancer operation. Osteoporos Sarcopenia 2018; 4:102-108. [PMID: 30775551 PMCID: PMC6362968 DOI: 10.1016/j.afos.2018.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2018] [Revised: 08/16/2018] [Accepted: 08/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Objectives We compared the effectiveness of bisphosphonates combined with activated vitamin D administered for therapy of aromatase inhibitor-induced osteoporosis after a breast cancer operation and primary postmenopausal osteoporosis through propensity score matching. Methods Forty-eight postmenopausal patients with estrogen receptor-positive early breast cancer, who had postoperative adjuvant treatment with aromatase inhibitors and whose T-score of bone mineral density (BMD) decreased below −2.5 (AI group), and 48 patients of primary postmenopausal osteoporosis (PO group) enrolled in this retrospective observational study. They were administered monthly risedronate or minodronate, and daily alfacalcitol or eldecalcitol were combined. Their BMD (L2–4, L-BMD), serum-corrected calcium, serum phosphate, tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b (TRACP-5b), bone alkaline phosphatase (BAP), estimated glomerular filtration rate, urine calcium/creatinine ratio, intact-parathyroid hormone, and 25-hydroxy vitamin D were measured before treatment and until 24 months. Results L-BMD values increased with time compared with the baseline values in each group, and there was no significant difference in the groups. Percentage value of TRACP-5b decreased rapidly after 6 months and maintained low level until 24 months in both groups. Percentage value of BAP in the AI group decreased continuously until 24 months. In contrast, the percentage change in the PO group plateaued after 6 months. Conclusions It is suggested that monthly oral bisphosphonate combined with activated Vitamin D is an effective therapy to increase BMD in the aromatase inhibitor-induced osteoporosis after breast cancer operation. Monitoring of kidney function and concentration of Ca in blood and urine may be necessary.
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- Mizue Tanaka
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kawakita General Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Endocrinology, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kawakita General Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To summarize and discuss recent progress and novel signaling mechanisms relevant to bone marrow adipocyte formation and its physiological/pathophysiological implications for bone remodeling. RECENT FINDINGS Skeletal remodeling is a coordinated process entailing removal of old bone and formation of new bone. Several bone loss disorders such as osteoporosis are commonly associated with increased bone marrow adipose tissue. Experimental and clinical evidence supports that a reduction in osteoblastogenesis from mesenchymal stem cells at the expense of adipogenesis, as well as the deleterious effects of adipocyte-derived signaling, contributes to the etiology of osteoporosis as well as bone loss associated with aging, diabetes mellitus, post-menopause, and chronic drug therapy. However, this view is challenged by findings indicating that, in some contexts, bone marrow adipose tissue may have a beneficial impact on skeletal health. Further research is needed to better define the role of marrow adipocytes in bone physiology/pathophysiology and to determine the therapeutic potential of manipulating mesenchymal stem cell differentiation.
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- Shanmugam Muruganandan
- Division of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Dalhousie University, 5850 College Street, Box 15000, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H4R2, Canada.
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Nakatsukasa K, Koyama H, Ouchi Y, Ono H, Sakaguchi K, Matsuda T, Kato M, Ishikawa T, Yamada K, Yoshimura M, Koizumi K, Sakurai T, Shigematsu H, Takahashi S, Taira S, Suzuki M, Narui K, Niikura N, Hasegawa Y, Miura D, Konishi E, Taguchi T. Effect of denosumab on low bone mineral density in postmenopausal Japanese women receiving adjuvant aromatase inhibitors for non-metastatic breast cancer: 24-month results. Breast Cancer 2018; 26:106-112. [DOI: 10.1007/s12282-018-0896-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2018] [Accepted: 07/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Nakatsukasa K, Koyama H, Ouchi Y, Sakaguchi K, Fujita Y, Matsuda T, Kato M, Konishi E, Taguchi T. Effect of denosumab on bone mineral density in Japanese women with osteopenia treated with aromatase inhibitors for breast cancer: subgroup analyses of a Phase II study. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2018; 14:1213-1218. [PMID: 30022834 PMCID: PMC6044343 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s167579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background The aim of the study was to conduct subgroup analyses of therapeutic effects of 12-month denosumab therapy on the percentage change in bone mineral density (BMD) from baseline in the lumber spine and femoral neck. Materials and methods We prospectively evaluated the BMD of the lumbar spine and femoral neck of 100 hormone receptor-positive, clinical stage I–IIIA postoperative postmenopausal breast cancer patients, for whom treatment with aromatase inhibitors (AIs) as adjuvant endocrine therapy was scheduled. The primary endpoint was the percent change in lumbar spine BMD from baseline to 12 months. Patient subgroups were analyzed according to baseline variables that are known risk factors for bone loss, including previous AI therapy, age, time since menopause, baseline body mass index (BMI), and baseline BMD T-score. Results At 12 months, lumbar spine BMD increased by 4.7%; the patients who were administered AI therapy prior to denosumab (n=70) demonstrated a 4.7% increase in BMD, and the patients who received denosumab at the start of AI therapy (n=30) demonstrated a 4.5% increase in BMD (p=0.8385). Additionally, 2.4% and 1.4% increases in BMD of the right and left femoral neck, respectively, were observed. Initiation of AI (with denosumab, before denosumab), type of AI (non-steroidal, steroidal), age (<65, ≥65 years), time since menopause (≤5, >5 years), BMI (<25, ≥25 kg/m2), and T-score (≤−1.0, >−1.0) of the right femoral neck were as follows: (2.2%, 2.5%, p=0.7773), (2.6%, 0.9%, p=0.1726), (2.5%, 2.3%, p=0.7594), (2.1%, 2.4%, p=0.2034), (2.1%, 2.9%, p=0.2034), and (2.3%, 2.7%, p=0.6823), respectively. Initiation of AI (with denosumab, before denosumab), type of AI (non-steroidal, steroidal), age (<65, ≥65 years), time since menopause (≤5, >5 years), BMI (<25, ≥25 kg/m2), and T-score (≤−1.0, >−1.0) of the left femoral neck were as follows: (1.0%, 1.5%, p=0.1972), (1.2%, 2.7%, p=0.2931), (1.4%, 1.3%, p=0.8817), (−0.1%, 1.6%, p=0.1766), (1.3%, 1.9%, p=0.6465), and (1.5%, 1.1%, p=0.6573), respectively. Conclusion Twice-yearly treatment with denosumab was associated with increased BMD among Japanese women receiving adjuvant AI therapy, regardless of the baseline characteristics or skeletal site.
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- Katsuhiko Nakatsukasa
- Department of Endocrine and Breast Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan,
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Nara City Hospital, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Endocrine and Breast Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan,
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- Department of Endocrine and Breast Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan,
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- Department of Endocrine and Breast Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan,
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Saiseikai Kyoto Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Kato Breast Surgery Clinic, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Endocrine and Breast Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan,
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