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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?

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Medical Oncology · Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

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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