Cancer Treatment & Bone Health: 6 Habits to Protect Your Bones

• Many cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal therapies, and steroids, can significantly weaken bones, leading to decreased density, pain, and fractures.
• Dr. Piyush Khanna emphasizes that most bone-related issues are preventable with early action and daily discipline, ensuring a better quality of life during and after cancer treatment.
• Patients should focus on bone-strengthening nutrition, consuming adequate calcium, vitamin D, protein, and phosphorus from dairy, leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and fish.
• Safe, regular weight-bearing and resistance exercises are crucial for maintaining bone mass and joint flexibility, reducing fracture risk.
• Maintaining healthy vitamin D levels through safe sun exposure and diet, avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol, and regular medical monitoring are vital for bone health.