title: Multidisciplinary management of bone complications in prostate cancer and optimizing outcomes of bisphosphonate therapy.
abstract: Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in men worldwide and, although advances in treatment options have extended the overall survival of these patients, bone health issues remain a challenge throughout the continuum of care. Patients with prostate cancer are at high risk of skeletal complications from bone metastases and bone loss induced by cancer treatments, such as androgen-deprivation therapy. The preservation of skeletal health might require the cooperation of urologists, oncologists, pain specialists, and other physicians specializing in the treatment of prostate cancer. Complications resulting from bone loss and bone metastases can result in increased risk of fracture and death. Implementation of a multidisciplinary approach for the management of bone health can, therefore, provide clinically meaningful benefits to patients with skeletal complications. The early diagnosis and treatment of bone loss and bone metastases with bisphosphonates are critical for the maintenance of skeletal wellness and prevention of bone complications in patients with prostate cancer.
authors.affiliation: Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Hôpital Notre-Dame, 1560 Rue Sherbrooke East, Montréal, QC, Canada. fred.saad@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
authors.forename: Fred
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Saad
authors.forename: Cora N
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: Sternberg
mesh_terms: D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000556:secondary*; D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents; D004164:Diphosphonates