Osteoporosis Drug Linked to Higher Risk of Esophageal Cancer

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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 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 Link Found Between Drugs Used To Treat Osteoporosis And Higher Risk Of Esophageal Cancer

medicalnewstoday.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 80,000View full resource at medicalnewstoday.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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No Link Found Between Drugs Used To Treat Osteoporosis And Higher Risk Of Esophageal Cancer - QualityPoint Technologies

qualitypointtech.net — “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 cases of esophageal or gastric cancer, according to a study in the August 11 issue of JAMA. Bisphosphonates are mainly used to prevent or treat osteoporosis, especially in postmenopausal women...View full resource at qualitypointtech.net

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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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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 drugs may raise throat cancer risk - Health - Cancer - msnbc.com

msnbc.msn.com — “Researchers say new findings shouldn't affect patients taking bisphosphonates, but said the medicines should be watched closely. Other  studies have been divided over whether the risk is real.View full resource at msnbc.msn.com

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Osteoporosis drugs may raise throat cancer risk slightly, says study: http://bit.ly/auz1BQ

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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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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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New studies find no link between osteoporosis meds, cancer

healthcentral.com — “Bisphosphonates may not raise the risk of esophageal cancer.View full resource at healthcentral.com

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osteoporosis medications | Possible Cancer Link Detected for Popular Osteoporosis Medications | Rodale News

rodale.com — “Sally Field may sound convincingly happy, but the osteoporosis medications she's advertising may be linked to a low but real risk of esophageal cancer.View full resource at rodale.com

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Use Of Certain Drugs To Treat Osteoporosis Not Associated With Increased Risk Of Esophageal Or Gastric Cancer

medicalnewstoday.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 80,000View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Long-Term Use of Bone Drugs May Be Linked to Esophageal Cancer:

health.msn.com — “Long-Term Use of Bone Drugs May Be Linked to Esophageal Cancer:View full resource at health.msn.com

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