Possible relief from bone cancer pain
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> Possible relief from bone cancer pain
> Bone cancer pain, due to bone destruction by cancerous cells, is common
> among cancer patients and can have a devastating effect on their quality of
> life. Most cancer-induced bone destruction is due to cells called
> osteoclasts, which absorb bone material and are present in increased numbers
> in cancerous bone.
Another class of {*filter*} called "bisphosphinates" (including pamidronate and
clodrinate) have long been used for this purpose.
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