Does your height shrink after breast cancer treatment!? Do hormone therapy and chemotherapy weaken your bones? Explaining the causes and countermeasures!
[Breast cancer treatment and the risk of 'shrinking height']: What you can do now to protect your bones
I often hear people say, 'I feel like my height has shrunk after undergoing breast cancer surgery, chemotherapy, or hormone therapy.'
'Is it just because of aging?'
'Is it because of a lack of exercise?'
Actually, there is a deep connection between breast cancer treatment and bone health.
In this article, for those who have experienced breast cancer treatment, I will
explain in detail the reasons why height shrinks and how to deal with it!
Why might your height shrink after breast cancer treatment?
Breast cancer treatment includes
hormone therapy and chemotherapy, but these can have a significant impact on
decreased bone density.
(1) Decreased bone density due to hormone therapy (estrogen suppression)
Hormone therapy for breast cancer (tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitors, etc.) is a treatment that suppresses the secretion of estrogen.
Estrogen is a hormone that
plays a role in maintaining bone density, but when it decreases, bone density drops, making
bones brittle and more prone to compression fractures.
<Impact>
✔︎ Increased risk of height loss due to spinal compression fractures
✔︎ Increased risk of osteoporosis
② Decrease in bone density due to chemotherapy
Chemotherapy may
weaken the function of bone-forming cells (osteoblasts).
Postmenopausal women, in particular,
are already prone to decreased bone density, so
chemotherapy can further reduce bone mass.
<Impact>
✔︎ Bones become porous → spinal deformity → loss of height
③ Muscle weakness and changes in posture
After breast cancer treatment,
fatigue and muscle weakness are common
, and there is a tendency for posture to worsen.
Especially during chemotherapy,
malaise and decreased physical strength are likely to occur, and due to reduced physical activity,
the muscles that support the trunk and spine are prone to atrophy.
When you become inactive,
the muscles supporting the spine weaken, leading to hunched shoulders or kyphosis (rounded back)
.
<Impact>
✔︎ Hunched shoulders or kyphosis (rounded back) progress, posture worsens, and your height appears to shrink
4. Vitamin D and calcium deficiency
Hormone therapy and anticancer drug treatments can
reduce the absorption of vitamin D and calcium.
Vitamin D
helps with calcium absorption and plays a role in strengthening bones
, but when it is lacking,
bone density can easily decrease
<Impact>
✔︎ Increased risk of osteoporosis, which can be a factor in height loss
✔︎ Increased susceptibility to fractures, which can limit physical movement
Things you can do starting now to prevent "height shrinkage"
For those who have undergone breast cancer treatment, bone density tends to decrease easily, so it is important to be conscious of
"lifestyle habits to protect your bones".
Start practicing the following measures today to
strengthen your bones and maintain a healthy posture!
1. Be conscious of nutrients that strengthen bones
Calcium (dried shrimp, small fish, tofu)
Vitamin D (salmon, eggs, mushrooms) + sunbathing (about 15 minutes a day is ideal)
Vitamin K(natto, green and yellow vegetables)
Magnesium(nuts, seaweed)
Protein(chicken, fish, soy products)
2. Strengthen bones and muscles with moderate exercise
By applying moderate stress,
bones "I must become stronger!" and become activated.
Walking(30 minutes a day, moderate stimulation to the bones)
Lunges(lower body strengthening & fall prevention)
Back muscle training(prevention of hunched back/kyphosis)
Balance exercises(lowering fracture risk)
Even if you are not good at exercise,
"marching in place" or "heel raises" can stimulate your bones!
3. Be conscious of posture that does not compress the spine: Reduce the burden on the spine
✔︎ When looking at your smartphone, keep the screen at eye level and be conscious of not rounding your back
✔︎ When working at a desk, keep your pelvis upright without rounding your back
✔︎ Relieve muscle tension with stretches before going to bed
4. Get regular bone density tests
For those who have undergone breast cancer treatment,
bone density tends to decrease, so regular checkups are important!
Especiallyafter your 50s,
you can prevent issues early by getting an "osteoporosis test."
If your bone density is low,
consult your doctor andconsider treatments to protect your bones (such as vitamin D or osteoporosis medication)as one option.
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Those who have undergone breast cancer treatment (hormone therapy or chemotherapy)
are more prone to decreased bone density and have a higher risk of shrinking in height.
However,it is possible to protect your bone health with proper care!
◎: Get proper bone nutrition through your diet
◎: Stimulate your bones and maintain muscle strength through exercise
◎: Be conscious of your posture to reduce the burden on your spine
◎: Check for changes in bone density with regular examinations
My height has shrunk...
Before you give up and assume that shrinking height is just due to aging... there is a lot you can do!
Let's start incorporating what we can do now, little by little!
Every day of consistency isthe first step toward protecting your future health.
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