New Bone Drug

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Bone Drug in Limbo

FDA delays review of bone loss drug, but a new study may shed light on the drug's importance.
By Monica Smith
http://media.curetoday.com/htmlemail...09_online.html
A panel that advises the FDA recently recommended the agency approve Prolia (a drug that shows promise in treating bone loss) for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and for prostate cancer patients, but not for breast cancer patients. However, the panel made its decision before the release of a new study that demonstrated the safety and efficacy of Prolia in breast cancer patients with bone metastases. [MORE]

Tips for Feeding Your Bones

Bones are living tissues that need nutrients for proper development and function. Many things can cause bone loss, such as certain chemotherapies and age, so keeping bones strong through exercise and a healthy diet are everyday ways to fight back.
Here are a few suggestions for managing weak bones:
› Calcium is a builder of bones, so look for calcium-fortified products, such as orange juice, cereal, and bread.
› Dairy products, such as milk, yogurt, and cheese, are good sources for calcium. If you are lactose-intolerant, you can get your calcium from tofu, broccoli, kale, figs, and sardines.
› Load up on vitamin D, which is needed to help the body absorb calcium. While some foods and beverages have added vitamin D, such as in milk, you can also get it through consuming oily fish, such as salmon and sardines, as well as from eggs and liver.
› Ultraviolet rays help the body to produce vitamin D. Limited sun exposure—the amount of sun a person gets during normal daily activities—should provide sufficient levels of Vitamin D.
› Many cancer centers have registered dietitians on staff to help you with diet questions. You can also search for a registered dietitian in your area through the American Dietetic Association. You can specify an expertise in oncology in the ADA's search engine.

Determine whether you have low bone density by reading CURE's How Dense Are Your Bones?
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Tips for Feeding Your Bones

Bones are living tissues that need nutrients for proper development and function. Many things can cause bone loss, such as certain chemotherapies and age, so keeping bones strong through exercise and a healthy diet are everyday ways to fight back.
Here are a few suggestions for managing weak bones:
› Calcium is a builder of bones, so look for calcium-fortified products, such as orange juice, cereal, and bread.
› Dairy products, such as milk, yogurt, and cheese, are good sources for calcium. If you are lactose-intolerant, you can get your calcium from tofu, broccoli, kale, figs, and sardines.
› Load up on vitamin D, which is needed to help the body absorb calcium. While some foods and beverages have added vitamin D, such as in milk, you can also get it through consuming oily fish, such as salmon and sardines, as well as from eggs and liver.
› Ultraviolet rays help the body to produce vitamin D. Limited sun exposure—the amount of sun a person gets during normal daily activities—should provide sufficient levels of Vitamin D.
› Many cancer centers have registered dietitians on staff to help you with diet questions. You can also search for a registered dietitian in your area through the American Dietetic Association. You can specify an expertise in oncology in the ADA's search engine.

Determine whether you have low bone density by reading CURE's How Dense Are Your Bones?
Featured Event



Tips for Feeding Your Bones

Bones are living tissues that need nutrients for proper development and function. Many things can cause bone loss, such as certain chemotherapies and age, so keeping bones strong through exercise and a healthy diet are everyday ways to fight back.
Here are a few suggestions for managing weak bones:
› Calcium is a builder of bones, so look for calcium-fortified products, such as orange juice, cereal, and bread.
› Dairy products, such as milk, yogurt, and cheese, are good sources for calcium. If you are lactose-intolerant, you can get your calcium from tofu, broccoli, kale, figs, and sardines.
› Load up on vitamin D, which is needed to help the body absorb calcium. While some foods and beverages have added vitamin D, such as in milk, you can also get it through consuming oily fish, such as salmon and sardines, as well as from eggs and liver.
› Ultraviolet rays help the body to produce vitamin D. Limited sun exposure—the amount of sun a person gets during normal daily activities—should provide sufficient levels of Vitamin D.
› Many cancer centers have registered dietitians on staff to help you with diet questions. You can also search for a registered dietitian in your area through the American Dietetic Association. You can specify an expertise in oncology in the ADA's search engine.

Determine whether you have low bone density by reading CURE's How Dense Are Your Bones?
Featured Event