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Bone metastasis patterns in solid cancers at a tertiary cancer center
L C Rosas1, D Y García-Ortega1, M A Clara-Altamirano1
1Instituto Nacional de Cancerología. Mexico City, Mexico.
Acta Ortopedica Mexicana
|February 4, 2026
Summary
Metastatic bone cancer (MBC) significantly impacts patient survival, with a median overall survival of 15 months. Understanding metastatic patterns is crucial for developing effective treatments for this common malignancy.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Skeletal Metastasis Research
Background:
- Metastatic Bone Cancer (MBC) is a frequent complication of solid tumors, impacting the skeletal system.
- Common primary cancers include breast, prostate, lung, kidney, and thyroid, often forming lytic, blastic, or mixed lesions in the axial skeleton.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze demographic data, metastatic patterns, and survival outcomes in patients with Metastatic Bone Cancer (MBC).
- To identify factors influencing prognosis and inform therapeutic strategies for bone metastases.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective cohort study of 902 MBC patients (2012-2022).
- Inclusion criteria: age >17, solid neoplasia, confirmed bone metastases via imaging.
- Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, Cox regression, and Kaplan-Meier for Overall Survival (OS).
Main Results:
- Median patient age was 61 years; 54.4% were male.
- Prostate cancer was most common (32%); lytic lesions associated with lung cancer (38%).
- 17% had pathological fractures, 77% experienced pain from Hypercalcemia of Malignancy (HCM), median OS was 15 months.
Conclusions:
- Bone metastases are associated with poor prognosis and reduced quality of life.
- Understanding metastatic patterns is vital for developing effective therapeutic strategies and treatments for MBC.
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