Physical Activity in Metastatic Bone Disease
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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.
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.
