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|Articles|January 6, 2023
Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: A Little Known Side Effect of Breast Cancer Treatment
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Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a possible side effect of some breast cancer treatments. It is a condition that results in the death of bone tissue in the jaw. In this blog we share the symptoms, causes, treatment options, and the risk of developing ONJ.
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