Bone Metastases

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<P><STRONG>Bone Metastases: A Translational and Clinical Approach</STRONG> serves as both an introductory and reference book focusing on the field of metastatic bone disease. Featuring contributions from experts in the field, this volume:</P><UL><LI>describes the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the formation of bone metastases,</LI><LI>comments on the role of angiogenesis,</LI><LI>presents the newer advances made in the understanding of the clinical picture and symptoms of patients,</LI><LI>analyses the role of bone markers in research and clinical practice</LI><LI>deals with all aspects of imaging modalities applied for the detection and evaluation of bone metastases.</LI></UL><P>This volume also covers the use of radiotherapy, surgery and systemic treatments for the management of metastatic bone disease and new therapeutic approaches. Moreover it may also serve as a guide for the clinical and therapeutic management of patients with metastatic bone disease.</P><P>Overall this volume presents a thorough overview of all aspects of metastatic bone disease and provides a comprehensive and concise information resource for medical researchers, oncologists, orthopaedic surgeons and clinicians.</P>

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