Bisphosphonates in breast cancer: a triple winner?

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  • Aju Mathew
  • Adam Brufsky
چکیده

The medical management of a patient with cancer involves three essential components: prevention of cancer-related morbidity, management of the side effects of anticancer therapy, and most importantly, control of tumor growth. Bisphosphonates are effective on all three of these fronts, as highlighted in the review by Drs. Blanchette and Pritchard.[1] However, despite years of research on the role of bisphosphonates in breast cancer, several important questions remain unanswered.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Oncology

دوره 29 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2015