Prostate Cancer

New prostate cancer research reported from C. Bibbo and co-authors

Published in Cancer Weekly, March 30th, 2010

"Metastatic skeletal adenocarcinoma is an all too common and unfortunate complication of advanced oncologic states. Mortality rates are usually elevated when bony metastasis are evident, as this signifies advanced disease," scientists in the United States report.

"The foot and ankle are uncommon sites for metastatic deposits, but may occur. As such, the foot and ankle surgeon must be aware of the potential for such disease, and be able to proceed with an imaging and medical work-up of the patient with foot and ankle skeletal metastasis. The goal of treatment is pain relief and the preservation of functional ambulation, which may greatly enhance the quality of remaining...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2010-03-30)

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