Children who are fighting cancer may also have weaker bones. Generally, bones sustain their strength by balancing the processes of laying down materials. And this could be affected by number of reasons like menopause, drugs, diet and physical exercise.
Recent analysis has postulated that children with cancers have multiple risk factors for osteoporosis and bone fractures.
Inactive behavior, which is the outcome of their illness along with the side effects of the treatment, makes children more susceptible to bone problems in long run.
Low bone mineral density (BMP) may continue for years after cancer treatment and is linked with symptoms ranging from bone pain to fractures. In fact, the risk of fractures in children with low BMD increases several-fold.
Luckily, there are treatments offered to stimulate bone mineralization and minimize bone loss. These treatments include physical activity and dietary modification, as well as the use of bisphosphonates, medications that treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
