Bisphosphonates in oncology: evidence for the prevention of skeletal events in patients with bone metastases

Thomas J PolascikDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USAAbstract: Bone metastases frequently occur in patients with advanced solid tumors, particularly breast and prostate cancers, and nearly all patients with multiple myeloma have some degree of s...

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Main Author: Thomas J Polascik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2008-12-01
Series:Drug Design, Development and Therapy
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/bisphosphonates-in-oncology-evidence-for-the-prevention-of-skeletal-ev-a2750