Principles of management of extremity skeletal metastasis

Understanding the epidemiology of extremity skeletal metastasis and the factors deciding the treatment decision-making are essential in developing a diagnostic and treatment strategy. This leads to optimum care and reduces disease-related burden. With the evolution of medical, radiation therapy, and...

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Published in:Indian journal of palliative care 2019-10, Vol.25 (4), p.580-586
Main Authors: Gupta, Srinath, Gulia, Ashish, Kurisunkal, Vineet, Parikh, Mishil, Gupta, Sanjay
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antigens
Bone cancer
Breast cancer
Cancer
Cancer metastasis
Cancer patients
Cancer therapies
Care and treatment
Clinical decision making
Consent
Decision making
Denosumab
Epidemiology
Fractures
Laboratories
Medical prognosis
Metastasis
Multiple myeloma
NMR
Nuclear magnetic resonance
Pain
Prostate cancer
Quality of life
Radiation (Physics)
Radiation therapy
Radiotherapy
Strategic planning (Business)
Surgery
Thyroid gland
Tumors
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Summary:Understanding the epidemiology of extremity skeletal metastasis and the factors deciding the treatment decision-making are essential in developing a diagnostic and treatment strategy. This leads to optimum care and reduces disease-related burden. With the evolution of medical, radiation therapy, and surgical methods, cancer care has improved the quality of life for patients with improved survival and functional status in patients with skeletal metastasis. Based on the currently available literature, we have described a step-wise evaluation and management strategy of metastatic extremity bone disease. The present review article addresses various aspects and related controversies related to evaluation, staging, and treatment options in the management of extremity bone metastasis. This article also highlights the role of multidisciplinary involvement in management of extremity skeletal metastasis.
ISSN:0973-1075
1998-3735
DOI:10.4103/IJPC.IJPC_90_19