Bisphosphonates for Metastatic Cancer
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Pamidronate and zoledronic acid are given in IVs (intravenously) to treat cancer that has spread to the bone. Usually treatment is needed only once a month.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: October 31, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Michael Seth Rabin, MD - Medical Oncology |
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