Cancer-induced bone diseases--second international conference. 27-29 March 1999, Davos, Switzerland

After the first successful meeting on this topic, held in London in 1997, 550 registrants from 39 countries gathered in Davos to consider basic and clinical aspects of cancer metastases to bone, and to review current and future therapies. The conference brought together basic scientists in bone cell biology and cancer with clinical oncologists involved in the management of patients exposed to this common complication of many cancers. A recurring theme of the meeting was the importance of continuing dialog among the bone and cancer biologists and the clinicians. The meeting consisted of 8 major lectures and 64 poster presentations, from which 18 were selected for oral presentation and discussion. Two industry-supported symposia were held in conjunction with the meeting to consider specific treatment modalities.