Journal of International Oncology ›› 2014, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (3): 226-228.doi: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673422X.2014.03.021

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Research progress of bonemodifying agents in the treatment of bone metastases

 SUN  Shan-Shan, ZHANG  Yue-Meng, GAO  Ying-Jie, GAO  Wen-Cang   

  1. Department of Medical Oncology, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Dalian University, Dalian 116021, China
  • Online:2014-03-08 Published:2014-03-17
  • Contact: Gao Wencang, E-mail: gaowencang@sohu.com E-mail:gaowencang@sohu.com

Abstract: Bonemodifying agents (BMA) is a series drugs to alleviate the pain, pathological fractures, spinal cord compression, hypercalcemia, bonerelated events which  induced by bone metastases. Bisphosphonate drugs and denosumab are two dominant kinds of BMA at present. It has been proved that BMA is used in bone metastases patients with bone destruction, as adjuvant therapy for chemotherapy and radiotherapy, which can significantly improve the efficacy and prolong the survival of patients. In addition, some traditional Chinese medcine can effectively relieve a series of related symptoms caused by bone metastases and improve prognosis. Choosing right medication in clinical work can maximize the reduction of pain caused by bonerelated events and improve the quality of life of patients.

Key words: Neoplasm metastases, Diphosphonates, Denosumab