[Management of bone metastasis originating from lung cancer]

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2012 Aug;39(8):1183-6.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

The preceding molecular target therapies have prolonged the life expectancy of many lung cancer patients, and some lung cancer patients have become long-term survivors. On the other hand, the proportion of patients who suffer from complications with bone metastasis and skeletal-related events(SRE)is increasing. Through management of bone metastasis, the preservation of quality of life and functional independence can be better maintained. Zoledronic acid and denosumab are usable in clinical practice; However, there are many problems in regard to treatments for bone metastasis. Lung cancer patients should be treated with bone metastasis with the coordinating cooperation between orthopedists, radiotherapists and dental surgeons.

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • Bone Density Conservation Agents / therapeutic use
  • Bone Neoplasms / secondary
  • Bone Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Denosumab
  • Diphosphonates / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Imidazoles / therapeutic use
  • Lung Neoplasms / pathology
  • Lung Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Quality of Life
  • Zoledronic Acid

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • Bone Density Conservation Agents
  • Diphosphonates
  • Imidazoles
  • Denosumab
  • Zoledronic Acid