Breast cancer survivors are at an increased risk for osteoporotic fractures not explained by lower BMD: a retrospective analysis.

Background: An association between higher bone mineral density (BMD) and the diagnosis of breast cancer (BC) has been reported. Data on the risk of osteoporotic fractures in women with BC are conflicting.

Aims: The objective of this study was to assess fracture risk adjusted for BMD in women with and without BC, and to assess whether fracture risk in BC patients is attributed to BMD or BC characteristics.