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. 2006 Oct;13(5):187-90.
doi: 10.3390/curroncol13050018.

Comparing the results of bisphosphonate use in clinical trials with actual practice: a case of apples and oranges?

M C Gainford, G Dranitsaris, W Ooi, M Vanhuyse, M Clemons

Comparing the results of bisphosphonate use in clinical trials with actual practice: a case of apples and oranges?

M C Gainford et al. Curr Oncol. 2006 Oct.
No abstract available

Keywords: Bisphosphonates; bone metastases; breast cancer.

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