Bone integrity and bone metastases in breast cancer.
Individuals with a history of early-stage breast cancer may be at increased risk of osteoporosis related to adjuvant therapy, and those with metastatic breast cancer may experience skeletal-related complications from the cancer affecting the bone. Maintaining bone strength is critical in the care of both early- and late-stage breast cancer patients because fractures are associated with morbidity and mortality. This article reviews the maintenance of bone integrity in women with breast cancer.
Van Poznak
Catherine
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Breast Cancer Medicine Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10021, USA. vanpoznc@mskcc.org
Nadal
Cristina
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D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000556:secondary*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000209:etiology*