Women report more cancer pain, receive less medication
Women reported more cancer pain overall and received less pain-relief medication than men, according to a study of 131 patients at a cancer-pain clinic.
Anti-cancer drug for women weakens bones Updated: 11:14, Tuesday February 7, 2012 A drug tipped for widespread use to prevent breast cancer in post-menopausal women also accelerates loss of bone density, thus potentially boosting the risk of fractures.