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ADT is used in the management of locally advanced and metastatic disease. The detrimental effect of ADT on bone density is well documented.

prostate cancer treatment with injections

This study assesses care gaps in screening, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis among prostate cancer patients. We conducted a retrospective cohort study for patients diagnosed with non-metastatic prostate cancer on ADT.

Charts from a tertiary oncology center were assessed for utilization of DXA scan, prescription of calcium, vitamin D, calcitonin and bisphosphonates.

prostate cancer treatment with injections

Bivariate analysis was used to determine the effect of patient characteristics and likelihood for osteoporosis screening. In bivariate analysis, the number of ADT injections which correlate with the duration of androgen suppression was significantly associated with the number of DXA scans.

prostate cancer treatment with injections

Our study found a care gap in the screening, prevention, and treatment of osteoporosis in this population. Patients receiving the most ADT injections were more likely to be screened. Our results suggest healthcare providers treating prostate cancer are insufficiently screening and treating this susceptible population.

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