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SUBMITTER: Isaksson S
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7280350 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA 20200201 7
We investigated if bone mineral density was related to testosterone deficiency and/or previous cancer treatment in men who were childhood cancer survivors. Men with untreated testosterone deficiency or previous treatment with cranial irradiation were at increased risk of impaired bone health. Prevention of osteoporosis should be considered in their follow-up.<h4>Introduction</h4>Childhood cancer survivors (CCS) are at increased risk of hypogonadism. Reduced bone mineral density (BMD) has been re ...[more]