Overview

A comprehensive discussion of cancer's effect on the skeleton, this book covers bone tumors, myeloma bone disease and bone metastases. The assessment of these conditions through diagnostic imaging and the use of bone markers is discussed, as is their treatment through the bisphosphonates. International experts in the field have contributed to this practical text.

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Author:   Gregory R Mundy ,  Robert D Rubens ,  Gregory R. Mundy ,  Robert D. Rubens
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Informa Healthcare
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   1.089kg
ISBN:  

9781853177569

ISBN 10:   1853177563
Pages:   296
Publication Date:   19 January 2000
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

1. Structure and Physiology of the Normal Skeleton 2. Pathophysiology of Myeloma Bone Disease 3. Bone Metastases - Incidence and Complications 4. Pathophysiology of Bone Metastasis 5. Bone Metastases - Morphology 6. Hypercalcemia 7. Diagnostic - Nuclear Medicine 8. Radiology and MRI 9. Biochemical Markers of Malignant Bone Disease 10. Bone Metastases - General Approaches to Systemic Treatment 11. Bone Metastases - Radiotherapy 12. Clinical Use of Radioisotopes for Bone Metastases 13. Pain - Mechanisms, Assessment, and Management 14. Mechanisms of Action of Bisphosphonates in Tumor Bone Disease 15. Management of Myeloma Bone Disease 16. Bisphosphonates in Breast Cancer and Other Solid Tumors 17. Spinal Stabilization 18. Osteoporosis in Cancer Patients 19. Index

Reviews

is extremely thorough, with detailed discussions of all appropriate imaging techniques. There are several chapters encompassing management of bone metastases, including individual discussions on bisphosphonates, radioisotopes, radiation, surgical management, and an entire chapter on the pathophysiology and management of hypercalcemia. There is also appropriate detailed attention to the management of pain that is caused by bone metastases. The tables and figures are well-organized and instructive, and the index is also helpful. an outstanding text that should be included in the libraries of all those with an interest in the physiology, diagnosis, and/or management of patients presented with the difficult problem of cancer that is metastatic to bones. --Richard Seigel, MD, Northwestern University for Doody's Review Services Promo Copy

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