New study shows recently diagnosed adult cancer survivors at higher risk for bone fractures

 A new study conducted by the American Cancer Society indicates that adult cancer survivors, especially those diagnosed within 5 years and/or treated with chemotherapy, "have an increased risk for bone fractures, specifically pelvic and vertebral fractures, compared to older adults without cancer." These findings were further correlated with levels of physical activity and smoking status; active adults had a lower risk of bone fractures, whereas smoking among survivors lead to an increased risk of bone issues. The study, conducted on 92,431 participants over 20 years (1997-2017) unveiled 12,943 with bone fractures.  

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