Men with prostate cancer lose less bone mineral content as they age

A new research suggests men with prostate cancer lose significantly less bone mineral content (BMC) as they age than men who are free of the disease,

The findings are important because loss of BMC can play a key role in the development of fragile bones, fractures and osteoporosis. The authors believe that this is the first study to explore the relationship between longitudinal BMC measurement and the long-term risk of prostate cancer and, more specifically, life-threatening disease. They point out that the study sample was primarily white (96 per cent) and, due to racial differences in bone density, may not be generally applicable to other ethnic groups.

The research conclusion are published in the July issue of BJUI.