Open AccessThe Use of Bisphosphonates in Elderly Cancer Patients
Author(s) -
Gridelli Cesare
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
the oncologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.176
H-Index - 164
eISSN - 1549-490X
pISSN - 1083-7159
DOI - 10.1634/theoncologist.12-1-62
Subject(s) - medicine , life expectancy , clinical trial , osteonecrosis of the jaw , cancer , bisphosphonate , population , intensive care medicine , bone pain , osteoporosis , physical therapy , environmental health
L earning O bjectives After completing this course, the reader will be able to: Discuss the role of bisphosphonate therapy in the management of metastatic bone disease. Describe the differences between individual bisphosphonates with regard to safety and route of administration. List the reasons for including elderly patients in clinical trials of bisphosphonates for the management of metastatic bone disease.Access and take the CME test online and receive 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ at CME.TheOncologist.com