Explore bone health and its critical importance for cancer patients in this comprehensive lecture from Stanford University's Ernest Rosenbaum Cancer Survivorship Lecture Series. Delve into the basics of bone health, learn about the impact of cancer treatments on bone density, and discover effective strategies for maintaining strong bones. Join Dr. Marcia Stefanick, Professor of Medicine at Stanford Prevention Research Center and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, as she covers topics including osteoporosis, fracture risks, bone remodeling, and bisphosphonate treatments. Gain valuable insights into the Surgeon General's recommendations for bone health, fall prevention techniques, and the latest calcium and vitamin D guidelines from the Institute of Medicine. Equip yourself with essential knowledge to optimize bone health throughout your lifespan, with a special focus on the unique challenges faced by cancer survivors.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Prostate cancer risk factors
Colorectal Cancer risk factors
Definition of Osteoporosis
The Osteoporosis Continuum
Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
Relative Risk of Death Following Clinical Fractures (Study of Osteoporotic Fractures, SOF)
Bone Loss (Osteoporosis): unbalanced bone remodeling. Le bone formation does not equal bone resorption
Bisphosphonates Mechanism of Action 1 Tissue level - reduction of bone turnover 2 Cellular level a. inhibition of osteoclastic activity on the
The Surgeon General recommends five simple steps to bone health and osteoporosis prevention
Osteoporosis Falls Break Bones
Protect Your Bones Ways to Make Your Home Safer
Calcium and Vitamin D Recommendations Institute of Medicine, 2009
To optimize health across everyone's lifespan
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Stanford Health Care
