Prior Radiation to Bone and Use of Teriparatide

Question

Is the amount of irradiation received by the underlying rib cage in a woman who receives radiation to the breast/axilla after a lumpectomy for breast carcinoma enough to make the use of teriparatide contraindicated?

Edward Biederman, MD, FACE

Response

Yes, any amount of radiation would be considered a contraindication.

Pam Taxel, MD