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Metastatic Bone Disease (MBD) is a secondary cancer that has spread or metastasised to the bone from a cancerous organ. Primary cancers that most commonly metastasise to bone include cancers of the lungs, breasts, thyroid, kidneys, prostate. The skeletal areas commonly affected by MBD include upper arm bones, long bones of the leg, pelvis, ribs, spine, and skull. | Metastatic Bone Disease (MBD) is a secondary cancer that has spread or metastasised to the bone from a cancerous organ. Primary cancers that most commonly metastasise to bone include cancers of the lungs, breasts, thyroid, kidneys, prostate. The skeletal areas commonly affected by MBD include upper arm bones, long bones of the leg, pelvis, ribs, spine, and skull. | ||
Keeping physically active can bring many benefits to cancer patients of all stages and is widely recommended. See [https://www.physio-pedia.com/Physical_Activity_in_Cancer Physical activity in cancer] for more information. As healthcare professionals, it is important for us to be knowledgeable on the principles, precautions, and contraindications when recommending exercises and advising people with MBD on physical activity. | Keeping physically active can bring many benefits to cancer patients of all stages and is widely recommended. See [https://www.physio-pedia.com/Physical_Activity_in_Cancer Physical activity in cancer] for more information. As healthcare professionals, it is important for us to be knowledgeable on the principles, precautions, and contraindications when recommending exercises and advising people with MBD on physical activity. Not only can this improve the quality of care, it may also help to debunk myths on exercise and cancer such as "cancer patients only need rest". | ||
Please watch the video below if you would like to know more on the biology of MBD: | Please watch the video below if you would like to know more on the biology of MBD: | ||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Metastatic Bone Disease (MBD) is a secondary cancer that has spread or metastasised to the bone from a cancerous organ. Primary cancers that most commonly metastasise to bone include cancers of the lungs, breasts, thyroid, kidneys, prostate. The skeletal areas commonly affected by MBD include upper arm bones, long bones of the leg, pelvis, ribs, spine, and skull.
Keeping physically active can bring many benefits to cancer patients of all stages and is widely recommended. See Physical activity in cancer for more information. As healthcare professionals, it is important for us to be knowledgeable on the principles, precautions, and contraindications when recommending exercises and advising people with MBD on physical activity. Not only can this improve the quality of care, it may also help to debunk myths on exercise and cancer such as "cancer patients only need rest".
Please watch the video below if you would like to know more on the biology of MBD:
General Principles[edit | edit source]
People at risk of MBD[edit | edit source]
People with asymptomatic MBD[edit | edit source]
People with symptomatic MBD[edit | edit source]
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
- Physical activity in patients with metastatic bone disease: Guidance for healthcare professionals by the Macmillan Cancer Support.
