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Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: A Little Known Side Effect of Breast Cancer Treatment

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.

https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/post/osteonecrosis-of-the-jaw-a-little-known-side-effect-of-breast-cancer-treatment

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