Is there any antiresorptive therapy that you would be comfortable prescribing if the patient refuses to see a dentist for clearance and is at risk of skeletal-related events?
Is oral antiresorptive therapy with a lower risk of MRONJ and potentially acceptable?
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Medical Oncology · Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
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For patients with hypercalcemia of malignancy, I don't usually worry about dental care. For everyone else, short answer is no.
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