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Measuring calcium intake can help to identify osteoporosis in men with prostate cancer

Study of 372 men with prostate cancer shows higher than average link with osteoporosis, regardless of whether hormone therapy or surgery is used. 49 percent of men had osteoporosis and only seven percent consumed recommended daily intake of calcium.

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