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Understanding Physical Activity and Bone Mineral Density

June 15, 2024

Cancer treatment and risk-reducing surgery can have negative effects on bone health. Learn about bone density tests and the benefits of exercise in supporting bone health and other quality of life issues. 

Presented by Paula Papanek, PhD, MPT from Marquette University Department of Physical Therapy and Mona Al Mukaddam, MD, MS Medical Director of the Penn Bone Center at the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine. 

Who Should Attend?
  • People diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis (bone weakening or bone loss)
  • People on cancer treatments that are linked to osteoporosis
  • People at risk for osteoporosis due to early menopause or other risk factors  
  • People with metastatic cancer that has spread to the bone
  • Caregivers and supporters of people with or at risk for osteoporosis
  • Healthcare professionals who provide care to people with or at risk for osteoporosis