Bone-modifying agents for non–small-cell lung cancer patients with bone metastases during the era of immune checkpoint inhibitors: A narrative review

Jinyoung Kim, Chaiho Jeong, Jeongmin Lee, Jeonghoon Ha, Ki Hyun Baek, Seohyun Kim, Tai Joon An, Chan Kwon Park, Hyoung Kyu Yoon, Jeong Uk Lim

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Abstract

During the course of lung cancer progression, bone metastases occur in about 40% of patients. Common complications associated with bone metastases in lung cancer patients include musculoskeletal pain, pathologic fractures, spinal cord compression, and hypercalcemia. We discuss the efficacy of bone-modifying agents (BMAs) in reducing skeletal-related events (SREs) and improving cancer-related outcomes, particularly in patients with stage IV non–small-cell lung cancer with bone metastases. In addition, the combined effects of BMAs with radiotherapy or immunotherapy in reducing SREs in patients with lung cancer and bone metastases are explored.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)105-112
Number of pages8
JournalSeminars in Oncology
Volume50
Issue number3-5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jun 2023

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Keywords

  • Bone density conservation agents
  • Lung cancer
  • Metastases
  • Osteoporosis

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