Cancer and the Skeleton
1st Edition
Published on 19. January 2000
Book
Hardback
296 pages
978-1-85317-756-9 (ISBN)
Description
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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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
1089 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85317-756-9 (9781853177569)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
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