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For patients on a bone-modifying agent for osteoporosis/severe osteopenia in the context of adjuvant AI therapy, how do you manage the bone-modifying agent once their AI course is complete?

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Medical Oncology · Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

In this case, I would be guided by the bone density (DXA) scan, if there is still osteoporosis or severe osteopenia, I would continue the BMA and repeat the DXA scan in one or two years. If the DXA shows improvement, I would discontinue the BMA, knowing that one can re-institute at a later date. Sev...

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For patients on a bone-modifying agent for osteoporosis/severe osteopenia in the context of adjuvant AI therapy, how do you manage the bone-modifying agent once their AI course is complete? | Mednet