According to a recent study, it has been revealed that middle aged breast cancer survivor face an increased risk for fractures in the hip region. This condition is normally uncommon for women younger than 70 years.

The researchers at the Northern University in Chicago say that this may be caused due to early menopause by breast cancer treatment and the side effects of breast cancer drugs. This leads to weaken bones in the middle age.

This report came from a study on six women who has survived breast cancer but are getting treatment for hip fracture.

These women did not have osteoporosis but their bone mineral density was lower than normal. The researchers suggest that this change in the bone is caused by chemotherapy. It was also found that these women have early menopause due to the breast cancer treatment. The treatment includes radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and lumpectomy. These women tend to break their hip at perimenopausal stage.

"Although the majority of women with breast cancer can expect to be fully cured from the disease, the prevention of cancer treatment-induced bone loss is important to consider in cancer survival", Edwards said in a university news release.