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Taylor & Francis Cancer and the Skeleton 2000 Edition by Gregory R Mundy, Robert D Rubens
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. 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