Weekly Dose of Osteoporosis Drug Prevents Bone Loss Associated with Breast Cancer Treatment, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Study Finds

HONOLULU, September 18, 2007 — Breast cancer survivors who took a weekly dose of risedronate, sold as Actonel, lost significantly less bone than those who did not take the drug, according to a two-year study from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine presented this week at the 29th annual meeting of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research. Scientific sessions continue through Wednesday at the Hawaii Convention Center.

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