The aim of this article is to analyze and critically appraise the literature regarding optimal bone health care in women with breast cancer and, more specifically, to present (1) the causes of bone loss in breast cancer patients, (2) the appropriate screening for osteoporosis and fracture risk estimation, (3) optimal prevention and therapeutic strategies for osteoporosis and fractures, (4) the role of antiresorptive agents as adjuvant therapy for the prevention of bone metastases and increase of overall survival, and (5) current data on the possible use of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) in these patients. The objective is to provide a sound pathophysiological background along with evidence-based and practical recommendations for physicians managing such women.

中文翻译：

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患有乳腺癌的妇女的骨骼保健。

本文的目的是分析和评估有关乳腺癌女性最佳骨骼保健的文献，更具体地说，是提出（1）乳腺癌患者骨质流失的原因，（2）适当筛查骨质疏松症和骨折风险的估计；（3）骨质疏松症和骨折的最佳预防和治疗策略；（4）抗再吸收剂作为辅助疗法在预防骨转移和提高整体生存率方面的作用；以及（5）目前关于骨质疏松和骨折的数据。这些患者可能使用更年期激素治疗（MHT）。目的是为管理此类女性的医师提供合理的病理生理背景以及循证和实用的建议。