Guideline adherence in bone-targeted treatment of cancer patients with bone metastases in Germany.

Hartmut LinkIngo DielCarsten-H OhlmannLaura HoltmannMarkus Kerkmannnull null

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2019)

Compliance with the ESMO and the German guidelines in cancer patients varies between medical specialties. In particular, patients with lung cancer and bone metastases often do not receive the recommended osteoprotective treatment and required supplementation. Discrepancies between guideline recommendations and common practice should be addressed with dedicated training.

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