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SUBMITTER: Turpin A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6931192 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Turpin Anthony A Duterque-Coquillaud Martine M Vieillard Marie-Hélène MH
Translational oncology 20191223 2
Bone metastasis (BM) in cancer remains a critical issue because of its associated clinical and biological complications. Moreover, BM can alter the quality of life and survival rate of cancer patients. Growing evidence suggests that bones are a fertile ground for the development of metastasis through a "vicious circle" of bone resorption/formation and tumor growth. This review aims to outline the current major issues in the diagnosis and management of BM in the most common types of osteotropic c ...[more]