P.er face the breast cancer, the most common among women, are fundamental the early diagnosis and the therapies indicated by the cancer center of reference. However, not everyone knows that you also need to take care of the bone fragility that can be induced by treatment.
Now I can, an initiative promoted by Amgen, renew his commitment in favor of women who, in treatment with adjuvant hormonal therapies for this neoplasm, are exposed to the risk of fractures caused by bone fragility.
A project made possible thanks to the partnership with Europe Woman Italy, FIRMO Onlus (Italian Foundation for Research on Bone Diseases) And SIOMMMS (Italian Society of Osteoporosis and Mineral Metabolism and Skeletal Diseases) and with the patronage of SIE (Italian Society of Endocrinology), AIOM FOUNDATION (Italian Association of Medical Oncology) And W4O (Women for Oncology), CONI (Italian National Olympic Committee).
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“Now I can” with women with cancer to combat bone fragility
“One in four patients undergoes a fragility fracture linked to adjuvant hormone therapies, life-saving drugs that cause bone hyper-resorption and the consequent fragility of the skeleton, with an increased risk of fractures “, explains Maria Luisa Brandi, President of FIRMO Onlus-Italian Foundation for Research on Bone Diseases, specialist in Endocrinology .
«Bone fragility is a problem that concerns even young patients why the therapy and sudden estrogen deprivation causes premature menopause, a condition associated with increased bone fragility. A timely intervention that, with targeted anti-resorptive therapies, can reduce the risk of fractures by up to 50%», Concludes Prof. Maria Luisa Brandi.
In addition to promoting awareness of bone fragility and possible therapies, Ora pOSSO offers additional support to women with a program focused on healthy and active lifestyle.
Physical exercises with online videos
Leading an active life is essential for bone health, at any age and physical condition. In everyday life it is good practice 30-40 minutes a day of moderate intensity exercise, commensurate with your abilities, such as walking, swimming, cycling or even dancing. Physical activity also benefits muscle tone, coordination, balance and reflexes. It is also used to prevent falls, the most common cause of fracture (for example of the femur) at any age.
Because of this Now I can provides all women with a series of useful services for the prevention of bone fragility, including video with an indoor and outdoor training program suitable for all levels of athletic training. The exercises were developed by kinesiologists and specialized trainers belonging to the technical partner Progress Lab.
A guide to orient yourself in each stage of cancer
Tackling the issue of bone fragility also means dealing effectively with the doctor. The interview with the oncologist, the surgeon or the radiotherapist is a fundamental and delicate moment for all patients. With the guide “Good morning Doctor! Tips for the woman about to meet her doctor“Downloadable from the site ossefragili.it/oraposso and from Facebook page of Europa Donna Italia, you can find all isconcerns for the woman who is about to meet her doctor. Eight chapters to have all the responses of the different stages of the disease: diagnosis, surgery, clinical examinations, doctors, therapies, side effects, nutrition and quality of life.
“Starting the treatment process is like going on a journey in which there are many problems to be examined together with the oncologist and the team of doctors committed to safeguarding the life and well-being of the woman.
A path often accompanied by anxiety and bewilderment because the extent of the disease, even on an emotional and psychological level, triggers a thousand questions and uncertainties to which we would like to have all the answers to be informed, reassured, understood ”, underlines Rosanna D’Antona, President of Europa Donna Italia.
“For this reason Ora pOSSO wanted to be close to women even during the visit with the doctor, creating, together with Attive as the first Onlus, a guide that helps to contextualize and remember all the questions you would like to ask. Knowing how to ask is important to make the right decisions for your health together with your doctor ».
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