Is there a risk of cancer with bisphosphonates?
There are no known cancer risks with bisphosphonate therapy. Indeed, intravenous bisphosphonates are used to treat patients with cancer, such as breast and prostate, which has spread to the bones. In such cases, they are given to reduce pain, decrease fractures and prolong life. Some trials suggest effectiveness of bisphosphonate therapy in preventing cancer recurrence or cancer spreading to the bones.
