Are Thyroid Hormone and Tumor Cell Proliferation in Human Breast Cancers Positive for HER2 Associated?

Objective. This study investigated whether thyroid hormone (TH) levels are correlated to cell proliferation (Ki67), in euthyroid breast cancer patients. Design and Methods.

The key role of bisphosphonates in the supportive care of cancer patients.

Unlabelled: The present review aims at providing an assessment of the clinical significance of Biphosphonates (BPs) in the treatment of patients with cancer.

Materials And Methods: A systematic literature review was performed based on database search in PubMed/Medline and included articles up to August 2013.

Results: BPs can reduce, delay, and prevent complications related to bone metastases.

Oral osteonecrosis associated with the use of ibandronate: report of a case and clinical implications.

A breast cancer patient with skeletal metastases was treated with only one i.v. dose of ibandronate in March of 2005 and subsequent doses of oral ibandronate 50 mg daily.