Medscape Now! Cancer and Bone Health Screening: Evidence-Based Strategies for Older Adults Authors: Blessing Ajayi, PA-C (++)

Medscape Now! Cancer and Bone Health Screening: Evidence-Based Strategies for Older Adults Authors: Blessing Ajayi, PA-C https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/medscape-now-cancer-and-bone-health-screening-evidence-based-2026a10012vq?page=1&src=wnl_tpal_261020_mscpedu&uac=148436CN&impID=8815023 Understanding Cancer and Bone Health Challenges in Aging Populations Population aging is a defining global trend, driven by longer lives, improved survival, and lower fertility.[1] The global population aged 65 years and older is projected to increase substantially, reaching about 17% of the world's population by 2050.[1] Cancer disproportionately affects older adults: More than 60% of patients with cancer are aged 65 years or older.[2] Knowledge gaps remain regarding the safest and most effective treatments for this population.[2] Aging increases bone loss in both women and men.[3] Estrogen deficiency is a major cause of accelerated bone loss; in breast cancer, estrogen deprivation decreases bone mineral density and raises fracture incidence by 40% to 50%.[3] Androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) suppresses estrogen production and likewise accelerates bone loss and increases fracture rates.[3] Cytotoxic chemotherapy may also adversely affect bone metabolism.[3] Medscape NOW! Prehabilitation Before Major Abdominal Surgery: Exercise, Nutrition, and Outcomes Authors: ​Naseem Bazargan, MPH https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/medscape-now-prehabilitation-before-major-abdominal-surgery-2026a10012w8?page=1&src=wnl_tpal_261020_mscpedu&uac=148436CN&impID=8815023 This article was created using several editorial tools, including AI, as part of the process. Human editors reviewed this content before publication.