Denosumab is Superior to Zoledronic Acid (ZA) for Pain Interference and Quality of Life

Men with castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) and bone metastases (BM) will eventually develop debilitating pain that impacts daily functioning and diminishes their quality of life. Based on prior studies, including a phase III trial, the superiority of denosumab over zoledronic acid (ZA) in delaying or preventing skeletal-related events (pathological fracture, radiation or surgery to the [...]

Denosumab or Zoledronic Acid – Which is Superior for Pain Interference and Improving Quality of Life?

Men with castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) and bone metastases (BM) will often have debilitating pain that impacts every aspect of their daily functioning thus significantly diminishing their quality of life (QoL). Finding the best drug or treatment to control the pain will allow men to have a more complete and fulfilling life as well as [...]

Denosumab for the Prevention of Skeletal Events in Men with Castration-Resistant Advanced Prostate Cancer

From: the 2014 ASCO GU Meeting Abstract No: 35 Researchers have found in a randomized controlled trial of men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) the use of the treatment denosumab was superior to the more commonly used zoledronic acid (ZA) for reducing skeletal-related events (SRE). SREs are defined as a pathological fracture, surgery or [...]

How Long Is It Safe to Take Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis? Long Term Bisphosphonate Therapy Increases the Risk for Serious Fractures of the Femur

A John’s Hopkins Health Alert titled “How Long Is It Safe to Take Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis?” Should Raise Some Concerns Men on Long Term Bisphosphonate Therapy Hormone therapy (ADT) is notorious for many negative side effects, including osteoporosis.  Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone that increases the risk for fractures, especially hip and spine fractures.  [...]

Bone Disease in Men with Prostate Cancer Needs Constant Monitoring

The number of cancer survivors is increasing, soon to be as many of 13 million of us in the world! Bones are often affected in cancer survivors, usually a result of bone metastases, or of anti-cancer therapies which can contribute to bone loss and fragility. Bone disease in cancer survivors can result both from the [...]

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