Can Tymlos cause bone cancer?
Some animal studies have found that Tymlos is associated with an increase in the risk of osteosarcoma (a type of cancerous bone tumor). It is not known if this increased risk translates to humans; however, authorities have warned that Tymlos should not be given to people already at increased risk of osteosarcoma, including those with Paget's disease of the bone, pre-existing bone malignancies, prior radiation therapy, or hereditary disorders that increase their risk of osteosarcoma.
Tymlos (abaloparatide), approved in April 2017, is a man-made version of a protein related to human parathyroid hormone. It may be considered in postmenopausal women who have tried and not responded to, or been intolerant of, other medications for osteoporosis. It may also be used to increase bone density in men with osteoporosis at high risk for fracture, or in people unresponsive to or intolerant of other available osteoporosis treatment. Tymlos significantly reduces the risk of vertebral and nonvertebral fractures.
Tymlos is given by self-injection just under the skin and is available as single-use prefilled pens.
Read next
Related medical questions
- Insights from a Pharmacist about Osteoporosis Treatments
- How do you use Tymlos?
- What medications are available to treat osteoporosis?
- What are the side effects of Vitamin D?
- What's the difference between osteoporosis, osteopenia and osteoarthritis?
- What is the connection between the endocrine system and osteoporosis?
- How can I prevent osteoporosis?
- Are there any natural treatments for osteoporosis?
- What are the ICD-10 codes for osteoporosis?
- What is the best diet or foods to help with osteoporosis?
- Osteoporosis FAQs: Your Top Questions Answered
- How does resistance training prevent osteoporosis?
- Is osteoporosis hereditary?
- What exercises are good for osteoporosis?
- What are the risk factors for osteoporosis?
- What causes osteoporosis?
- How many years should you take Prolia?
- Xgeva vs Prolia. How do they compare?
- Does Evenity cause dental problems?
- How does Evenity work?
- How does Evista (raloxifene) work?
- How does food interact with your medications?
- Using Dietary Supplements Wisely
- What is the strongest chemotherapy drug for breast cancer?
- Is small cell or non-small cell lung cancer worse?
- Is non-small cell lung cancer hereditary?
- How aggressive is non-small cell lung cancer?
- Does smoking cause non-small cell lung cancer?
- What type of prostate cancer is Erleada used to treat?
- What type of lung cancer is Vizimpro used to treat?
Drug information
Related support groups
- Tymlos (5 questions, 13 members)
- Abaloparatide (1 questions, 3 members)
- Osteoporosis (66 questions, 280 members)
- Cancer (174 questions, 640 members)
- Osteosarcoma (2 questions, 16 members)