About Breast Cancer: Vitamin D Boosts Bone Health with Hormone Therapy

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Treatments for breast cancer can make you feel like you're in super-menopause. Even the follow-up drugs, like aromatase inhibitors, can give you hot flashes and bone thinning. A common nutritional supplement can protect your bones. But you need to know how much to take. Vitamin D Reduces Bone Loss For Breast Cancer Patients Most of us with estrogen-fueled breast cancer wind up taking a hormone therapy for 5 years after our primary treatments. That's good, because it prevents a recurrence. But it comes with side effects - one of which is loss of bone density. Research shows that Vitamin D can help! Breast Cancer and Bone Density Scans Having a bone density scan is a breeze - there's no squeezing like a mammogram, no intravenous lines needed, and all you have to do is relax and lie still. It's a really easy test to get some really important results. See More About:  radiation  breast cancer treatment  bone density scan Estrogen, Bone Loss, and Chemotherapy Had chemo? Gone through menopause or chemo-pause? Then you might need to check up on your bone health. Chemo can cause low estrogen levels, similar to menopause. And low estrogen leads to thinner, more brittle bones. See More About:  estrogen  bone density scan  chemotherapy Estrogen and Your Health Estrogen - it affects more than breast growth and fertility. Here's a discussion of different ways that estrogen influences your overall health. See More About:  estrogen overview  hormone replacement therapy  estrogen receptor status Breast Cancer Ads Vitamin D Health Bone Cancer Symptoms Bone Loss Bone Density Test Featured Articles Newly Diagnosed - What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment Is It Breast Cancer? - Diagnosis, Tests, Results Treatment Options for Breast Cancer Support and Resources - During and After Treatment Life During Treatment - Self Care, Side Effects, Reconstruction Life After Treatment, Recovery, Hair and Skin Care, Changes   More from About.com Romantic Road Photo Gallery Explore the enchanting medieval towns, vineyards, and historical castles of Germany's Romantic Road. More> Guide to Oktoberfest 2011 All the details you need to enjoy the beer, sausage and Bavarian Oompha bands at Germany's best festival. More> This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What is Breast Cancer? Symptoms of Breast Cancer Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Treatments for Breast Cancer Preventing Breast Cancer Advertisement