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a cancer control study for patients whose cancer have spread to their bone and are taking a drug called Zoledronic acid for bone pain. According to NorthShore, most patients taking this drug tolerate it well but there are some cases where patients have developed ONJ or osteonecrosis of the jaw.

The goal of the study is to learn how often ONJ occurs in patients undergoing treatment with zolendronic acid during the three year period after starting treatment, and identify risk factors associated with ONJ.
NorthShore states, “[p]atients will have blood work, dental exams, oral x-rays, physical exams, and medical and dental histories before they can participate in this cancer control study. Participants will then be asked to provide information regarding treatment, medical history, physical exams, and dental exams every six months for three years. The information gathered on participants will include current treatment for metastatic bone disease, any health problems, medical and dental history and exams, along with oral health and pain assessments. Participants who are diagnosed with ONJ will be asked to provide information regarding current treatment for ONJ, any severe side effects with zoledronic acid, oral complications and dental procedures, along with dental x-rays and scans every three months for three years”.

To learn more about the study, visit NorthShore’s Cancer Center.