Esophageal Cancer Risk Linked to Osteoporosis Drug

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Osteoporosis Drugs May Be Linked to Cancer Risk

webmd.com — “The long-term use of oral bisphosphonate osteoporosis drugs such as Actonel, Boniva, and Fosamax may be associated with a doubling in esophageal cancer risk, but the risk to individual users remains small, researchers say.View full resource at webmd.com

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No Significant Esophageal Cancer Risk From Osteoporosis Drug: Study - Drugs.com MedNews

drugs.com — “People who take oral bisphosphonate drugs to prevent or treat osteoporosis are not at a significantly increased risk for esophageal or stomach cancer, accordingView full resource at drugs.com

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Fosamax, Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Esophageal Cancer, Researchers Say | Drugwatch.com

drugwatch.com — “Fosamax, Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Esophageal Cancer, Researchers Say | Drugwatch.comView full resource at drugwatch.com

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Osteoporosis Drugs May Up Esophageal Cancer Risk - ABC News

abcnews.go.com — “A second look at British registry data indicates that esophageal cancer may be more common after all in patients taking oral bisphosphonate drugs, a type of drug used to treat osteoporosis, for long periods.View full resource at abcnews.go.com

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Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Lower Cancer Risk

webmd.com — “Drugs prescribed to prevent fractures in osteoporosis may do double duty, cutting a woman--™s risk of colon cancer by more than half for those who take them for at least a year, a new study shows.View full resource at webmd.com

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foodconsumer.org - Osteoporosis drugs linked to esophageal cancer

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Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Lower Cancer Risk

webmd.com — “Drugs prescribed to prevent fractures in osteoporosis may do double duty, cutting a woman--™s risk of colon cancer by more than half for those who take them for at least a year, a new study shows.View full resource at webmd.com

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Drugs used to treat osteoporosis not linked with higher risk of esophageal cancer

physorg.com — “Although some reports have suggested a link between the use of oral bisphosphonates (drugs that prevent the loss of bone mass) and esophageal cancer, analysis of medical data from more than 80,000 patients in the United Kingdom found that use of these drugs was not significantly associated with new ...View full resource at physorg.com

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Osteoporosis drug linked to cancer - UPI.com

upi.com — “Long-term use of oral bisphosphonates -- used to prevent bone loss -- may double the risk of developing esophageal cancer, researchers in Britain say.View full resource at upi.com

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Osteoporosis Drugs May Be Linked to Cancer Risk - Medications: Prescription Drugs and Over the Counter Drugs on MedicineNet.com

medicinenet.com — “Drug information on prescription and over the counter medications includes drug interactions, uses, side effects, and drug dosing.View full resource at medicinenet.com

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Osteoporosis drug linked to reduction in colorectal cancer risk

endocrinetoday.com — “The use of oral bisphosphonates for at least 1 year resulted in a 59% reduction in relative risk for colon cancer, according to recently releaseView full resource at endocrinetoday.com

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Long-Term Use of Bone Drugs May Be Linked to Esophageal Cancer - Drugs.com MedNews

drugs.com — “People with osteoporosis who take drugs such as Boniva (ibandronate), Fosamax (alendronate) or Actonel (risedronate) to strengthen their bones may be at an incrView full resource at drugs.com

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FDA Alert: Oral Osteoporosis Drugs (bisphosphonates): Drug Safety Communication - Potential Increased Risk of Esophageal Cancer

drugs.com — “FDA Alert: Oral Osteoporosis Drugs (bisphosphonates): Drug Safety Communication - Potential Increased Risk of Esophageal CancerView full resource at drugs.com

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FDA Alert - Oral Osteoporosis Drugs (bisphosphonates) - Potential Increased Risk of Esophageal Cancer - http://bit.ly/n0SLOR

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Common Osteoporosis Medication Not Linked to Increased Risk of Esophageal or Gastric Cancer, Large-Scale Study Finds

spine-health.com — “Research results from study detailing link between esophageal or gastric cancer and common osteoporosis medication.View full resource at spine-health.com

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Osteoporosis Drug Most Likely Cause of Esophageal Cancer : Study

lanewsmonitor.com — “Osteoporosis patients taking oral bisphosphonate drugs for long periods of time may have higher risks of esophageal cancer, says a new study conducted by Dr. Jane Green of the University of Oxford in England and colleagues. The study involved some 80,000 patients monitored for over seven years on average.View full resource at lanewsmonitor.com

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