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Erschienen in: Supportive Care in Cancer 11/2007

01.11.2007 | Review Article

Effectiveness of bisphosphonates on bone pain and quality of life in breast cancer patients with metastatic bone disease: a review

verfasst von: Ingo J. Diel

Erschienen in: Supportive Care in Cancer | Ausgabe 11/2007

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Abstract

Introduction

Almost all patients with breast cancer and bone metastases suffer bone pain. Many receive bisphosphonate therapy only when the pain becomes unbearable or there is a direct threat of skeletal complications.

Discussion

However, clinical trial data demonstrate that bisphosphonates offer significant and sustained relief from bone pain and can also improve quality of life in patients with metastatic breast cancer.

Conclusion

Moreover, new treatment schedules using high dose bisphosphonates can offer rapid relief of acute, severe bone pain.
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Metadaten
Titel
Effectiveness of bisphosphonates on bone pain and quality of life in breast cancer patients with metastatic bone disease: a review
verfasst von
Ingo J. Diel
Publikationsdatum
01.11.2007
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Supportive Care in Cancer / Ausgabe 11/2007
Print ISSN: 0941-4355
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-7339
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-007-0244-9

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