first i just want to clarify that none of the medications you mentioned are used to prevent bone cancer. they are used to prevent or reverse osteoporosis which is "thinning of the bones. " there's no way to tell you which medication is "safest. " every medication has risks. that's why your doctor gave you brochures to look over. you can compare the risks of each medication weigh them and then make your decision. your health care provider already has narrowed the field for you by giving you three options (as opposed to the many others available). that must indicate he or she feels any of those three medications would be safe for you to take. beyond the manufacturer brochures you might consider seeking out information on these drugs from the food and drug administration website or the national institutes of health website. both of these agencies have a lot of good information regarding current research and safety statistics for medications and medical procedures. i wish you all the best!
my osteoporosis specialist told me that i could take either reclast prolia or forteo. which is safest? . i'm 65 and have never had a fracture. i took fosamax for 7 years with no benefit (other than "things might have been worse without fosamax. ") i live in a second floor walk-up with a dog and i still work full-time. a medication-related fracture would be devastating. but so would bone cancer. advice please--my doctor provides only informational brochures from the drug manufacturers.