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Cancer which has spread to the bones: This is where cells from a cancer in another part of the body have spread to the bones and started to grow. Bone metastases cause pain and can cause weakness of the bones which increases the risk of having a fracture.

The medicines listed below are used to treat cancer which has spread to the bones. The list is arranged in alphabetical order and may include the:
  • Generic medicine name (which reflects the active ingredient, and is also referred to as the non-proprietary name)
  • Brand name (i.e. the name of the medicine assigned by its manufacturer, also referred to as the proprietary name)
 
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