Bones are not dead, fossilised tissues. They are very much alive and made of osteoclast (which deplete or destroy bone cells) and osteoblast (which make new bone) tissues. When bone are healthy, these work in perfect unision. Every ten seconds, bone are destroyed and then remade. Trouble starts when cancer in the afflicted tip the scales.
Intensive research has resulted in the new drug called Bonefos, which aims to curb the production of osteoclast in cancer patients. Althought the drug cannot kill tumours, it decreases the osteolast compounds which tend to concentrate on diseases areas. This allows cancer patients and easier, more comfortable time and possibly, longer periods of remission. With bone pain, fractures and accumulations of calcium in their blood (which can be life-threattening) out of the way, cancer patients can, at least, have a better quality of life.
Bonefos is bellieved to be a potential product for the prevention of osteoporosis, too. It is currently undergoing trials to fully prove this indication. The drug has minimal side effect and is currently only recommended for hospial use.
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